"Debate Over 3000-Year-Old Italian Stone Disk as Ancient Star Map"

A 3,000-year-old stone disk unearthed in Italy is believed to potentially be an ancient map of the night sky, with chisel marks possibly representing constellations and stars. Researchers suggest that the disk may have been used to track changing seasons for agricultural purposes. The discovery challenges existing knowledge about ancient astronomical curiosity in Europe and could predate known celestial maps, offering insight into the early understanding of the night sky.