In Castelleri di Rubinbeccolo, an ancient fortress located in the Italian province of Trieste, a Discovery Archaeological prominent. This fortified settlement dates back to the Middle Bronze Age and was inhabited until the 5th century AD. Finding This happened at the entrance to this site, where two circular stones, each 50 cm in diameter, were found.
The study of these stones, conducted by researchers from the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF), in collaboration with Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the International Center for Astrophysics (ICTP), has revealed amazing details. Paolo Molaro, from the National Institute for Astronomical Research, and his team identified one of these stones as an ancient celestial map, estimated to date back to the fourth century BC, making it one of the oldest known celestial maps in the world. Italy.
Details of this study were published in the journal Astronomische NachrichtenThe 29 inscriptions in the stone stand out. These reliefs depict various constellations, including Scorpio, Orion, the Pleiades, and Cassiopeia, providing a representation of the sky as seen from Rubinbekulu about 2,500 years ago.
Researchers point out that these engravings were made by one individual, using primitive tools such as a hammer and a metal chisel.
a Finding Particularly interesting is the depiction of the star Theta Scorpio on the stone. Although it is not currently visible from the castle due to its low location on the horizon, researchers using the Stellarium program have proven that this star was visible from the site around 400 BC, and this detail adds a chronological dimension to the map. Providing a direct link to astronomical observations of the time.
The study also highlights inscription No. 29 for its uniqueness, as it does not match known celestial models. The study's authors suggest that this engraving could represent a supernova, a fleeting astronomical phenomenon that would have been seen in the ancient night sky. If confirmed, it could indicate the location of the black hole created by the supernova explosion.
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