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The informational plaque is on the wall behind [[Pillar 1]]. It is entirely in English and appears to not contain any encrypted text. | The informational plaque is on the wall behind [[Pillar 1]]. It is entirely in English and appears to not contain any encrypted text. | ||
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NKRYPT comprises eight stainless steel columns incised with coded messages represented as numbers, letters and graphic elements. | NKRYPT comprises eight stainless steel columns incised with coded messages represented as numbers, letters and graphic elements. | ||
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NKRYPT was launched by | NKRYPT was launched by | ||
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The Hon. Kate Lundy | The Hon. Kate Lundy | ||
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Senator for the Australian Capital Territory | Senator for the Australian Capital Territory | ||
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4 March 2013 | 4 March 2013 | ||
Australian Government logo, Questacon logo | Australian Government logo, Questacon logo | ||
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NKRYPT | NKRYPT | ||
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Mystery beyond | Mystery beyond | ||
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Decipher the veiled meaning | Decipher the veiled meaning | ||
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Renown awaits you | Renown awaits you | ||
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From simple to hard, the key to the last | From simple to hard, the key to the last | ||
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is found in all the rest. | is found in all the rest. | ||
One code within NKRYPT celebrates Canberra's Centenary. | One code within NKRYPT celebrates Canberra's Centenary. | ||
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Be first to decipher it and win a great prize. | Be first to decipher it and win a great prize. | ||
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For more information: www.questacon.edu.au | For more information: www.questacon.edu.au | ||
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| + | Proudly supported by Mr Eddie Kutner and Mr Leon Kemplar | ||
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| + | The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lines of this informational plaque are a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku_poem Haiku poem]. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:58, 7 May 2013
The informational plaque is on the wall behind Pillar 1. It is entirely in English and appears to not contain any encrypted text.
The left plaque reads:
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NKRYPT comprises eight stainless steel columns incised with coded messages represented as numbers, letters and graphic elements. The name NKRYPT is derived from the Greek word 'kruptos', which means hidden. Designed by Dr Stuart Kohlhagen PSM, this enigmatic exhibit will challenge even the keenest code-breakers for years to come. NKRYPT was launched by The Hon. Kate Lundy Senator for the Australian Capital Territory 4 March 2013 Australian Government logo, Questacon logo |
The right plaque reads:
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NKRYPT Mystery beyond Decipher the veiled meaning Renown awaits you
is found in all the rest. One code within NKRYPT celebrates Canberra's Centenary. Be first to decipher it and win a great prize. For more information: www.questacon.edu.au
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The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lines of this informational plaque are a Haiku poem.
