The Nebra Sky Disk is the oldest known realistic depiction of the heavens, dating back to around 1600 BC. This ancient artifact was discovered in Germany in 1999 and is made of bronze with gold leaf decorations. The disk shows the sun, moon, and stars in their proper positions, as well as a cluster of seven stars that are believed to represent the Pleiades constellation. The intricate details on the disk suggest a sophisticated understanding of astronomy and the movements of celestial bodies by the people who created it. The Nebra Sky Disk is considered a significant archaeological find that sheds light on the ancient civilization’s knowledge of the cosmos.
