what to you is the most interesting artifact?

Question

what is the most amazing biblical or historical relic?

the spear of destiny
the shroud of turin
or what?

Answer 1

The Crystal Skulls

Answer 2

I believe that two of the most interesting artifacts are ( I add links for more information about them) :

1. Antikythera mechanism

The Antikythera mechanism (Greek: O μηχανισμός των Αντικυθήρων, O mēchanismós tōn Antikythērōn) is believed to be an ancient mechanical calculator (also described as a "mechanical computer"[1]) designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was discovered in the Antikythera wreck off the Greek island of Antikythera, between Kythera and Crete, and has been dated to about 150-100 BC. It is especially notable for being a technological artifact with no known predecessor or successor; other machines using technology of such complexity would not appear until the 18th century.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_mechanism

2. Phaistos Disc

The Phaistos Disc (Phaistos Disk, Phaestos Disc) is a curious archaeological find, likely dating to the middle or late Minoan Bronze Age. Its purpose and meaning, and even its original geographical place of manufacture, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Herakleion in Crete, Greece.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaistos_disc

Answer 3

Human history and how religion and God has evolved with it. The leftovers of these historical times are evident in many surviving cultures both above ground and below it. These other two things you mention seem mundane and irrelevant by comparison because without the presence of these others, they are only stage props and fictional icons of a possibly fictional super hero. What about the body and story of St. Bernadette? That's really interesting. Maybe she or it was and still is really an artificial body after all. (Saints preserve us?) These alleged Icons are interesting but it would seem that there are other supernatural or "alien" forces at work, and if not, than the strong attempts at preserving a fictional reality in an ever growing suspicious and "conscious" world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Soubirous

Answer 4

The Character writing of Asia. It has existed at least twice as long as the Roman alphabet. It allows the people of several languages to correspond without knowing each others spoken language. It is as much an art as a utility. It is neither mythic or legendary, for it is still flourishing.

I own a chop, not of my name, but of my Totem.

Answer 5

The Earth Herself.

Answer 6

The Holy Grail maybe.

Answer 7

The Holy Grail (for those who believe it to be a real, physical cup)

Answer 8

Dead Sea Scrolls
http://www.centuryone.com/25dssfacts.html
http://www.answers.com/dead%20sea%20scrolls



and
the man-sized safe of Dick Cheney
http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9546267

Answer 9

Ark of Covenant - its in ethiopia