The 'Phaistos Disc' is a notable artifact from the Minoan era because:
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Correct answer: It carries a stamped, spiral script no one has decoded
The Phaistos Disc is a fired clay disk featuring 241 tokens made from 45 unique signs stamped in a spiral. Its purpose and the meaning of its symbols remain one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology.
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