Difference between revisions of "Pillar 4"
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[[File:Pillar_4-Constellation_example.jpg|thumb|right|Example of "constellation" writing]] | [[File:Pillar_4-Constellation_example.jpg|thumb|right|Example of "constellation" writing]] | ||
− | The top cipher is a grid of non-alphanumeric glyphs that resemble constellations. | + | The top cipher is a grid of non-alphanumeric glyphs that resemble constellations. There appears to be some repetition, so it is possible particular patterns can be represented by letters. |
To be transcribed (after a method is identified) and photos compiled. See the [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bcrm8reylf78j31/p5wdq9OLqh image gallery] in the interim. | To be transcribed (after a method is identified) and photos compiled. See the [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bcrm8reylf78j31/p5wdq9OLqh image gallery] in the interim. |
Revision as of 23:49, 10 March 2013
Pillar 4 contains three ciphers: at the top, a grid of "constellations" of dots joined by lines; a long string of letters winding around the pole; and the ubiquitous numbers around the base. Between the constellation grid and string of letters is an octagonal section in the pillar.
Constellation grid
The top cipher is a grid of non-alphanumeric glyphs that resemble constellations. There appears to be some repetition, so it is possible particular patterns can be represented by letters.
To be transcribed (after a method is identified) and photos compiled. See the image gallery in the interim.
Scytale
The pillar contains an octagonal section above a long string of letters written vertically in a long strip. At either end of the long strip, dividing lines create three separated sections. In the transcription, these are represented with a space.
AGP SHAL HALIE CNREWTOCTPUWSMEOLOLOADOEEEOSAAHVHEERIPEHNAWLSVMNCRFICCAESRDENASIHVNBEEIATETAAEOTDMHEHFRSDIETYRARNGUAPNSDPMAENIOTAUSSOCSNACRN IEPAE RURLS SRA |
Base
A series of numbers run around the base of Pillar 4:
10 10 9 12 11 13 15 17 28 3017 18 11 12 8 10 14 15 22 24 12 13 11 12 7 10 8 11 14 17 |