The Nebra Sky Disc in Saxony-Anhalt

The Nebra Sky Disc is the world’s oldest known physical representation of the cosmos, which makes it a unique testament to human history. The 3,600-year old bronze disc measures 32 centimeters in diameter and depicts the sun – or a full moon depending on your interpretation – a crescent moon and 32 golden stars. Very few archaeological museum exhibits are in such high demand as the Nebra Sky Disc. It has already been showcased as an exhibition centerpiece in Copenhagen, Vienna, Basel and Berlin. Since 2008 it has remained in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle (Saale), one of the most important archaeological museums in Central Europe. More information: