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The Singapore Stone’s carvings have been undeciphered for centuries – now we’re trying to crack the puzzle
If you pay a visit to the Singapore Stone, displayed at the National Museum of Singapore, you might be disappointed. That’s because the inscription – carrying an unknown writing system transcribing an unknown language – is fading. But if you love puzzles, this won’t put you off.
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