Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tom Verenna Italian archeologists
have unearthed the remains of a Greek temple-like structure
dating back to 6th century B.C. They also found details on how
to build it. Written in detailed codes, the collection of how-to
instructions was found among the remains. It says “Product is
not covered under warranty.” Damn you, IKEA! Much like the
instruction booklets of the Swedish home furnishings company,
IKEA, various sections of the elaborate structure were inscribed
with coded symbols showing how the pieces slotted together.
Shown here is one of the coded slabs. “So far we have uncovered
100 inscribed fragments, all related to the roof assembly
system. The inscriptions also reveal that the palace was built
by Greek artisans coming from the Spartan colony of Taranto in
Puglia,” Massimo Osanna, director of the archaeology school at
Basilicata University, told Discovery News. Check out more
photos and information here: Ancient Building Comes with
Assembly Instructions : Discovery Ne