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Roman Dodecahedron History & Research

Key points

Start with What is a Roman dodecahedron?.
Roughly 120 to 130 are known; sources differ.^[W]^[LS]
Every article cites its sources and ends with a link to our replica.

Bronze Roman dodecahedron found at Tongeren in 1939, with round holes and corner knobs — Bronze dodecahedron, AD 150–400, found at Leopoldwal, Tongeren, in 1939. Gallo-Roman Museum Tongeren. Photo: Gallo-Romeins Museum Tongeren, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (resized).

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FAQ

Where should I start?

With our guide to what a Roman dodecahedron is, then the theories page.

Are these articles sourced?

Yes. Each lists its sources with links at the end.

Sources

[W] Wikipedia, “Roman dodecahedron” (accessed Oct 2026)
[LS] T. Metcalfe, “Mysterious 12-sided Roman object found in Belgium may have been used for magical rituals,” Live Science, 26 Jan 2023

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