Nebra Sky Disc

Record summary

The Nebra Sky Disc is a bronze object bearing gold representations commonly interpreted as the Sun or full Moon, a crescent and stars, including a clustered motif often associated with the Pleiades. It was recovered by looters in 1999 and later secured by authorities. Scientific examination and associated hoard objects support a Bronze Age date, while details of its manufacture, use and iconographic meaning remain debated. It matters for comparing prehistoric astronomy, calendrical symbolism and long-distance metal exchange. This is an AI-recalled lead and should be checked against excavation, metallurgical and provenance studies.