ankurdus
Ankurdus is a term used in the fictional field of ethnoarchaeology in the Naloran archipelago to designate a class of ancient ritual discs. Recovered artifacts are known from several inland cave and coastal ruin sites and are commonly interpreted as ceremonial or divinatory objects.
Etymology: The name derives from the Naloran language family; ank— meaning "mirror" and dur— "stone," with the
Description: Ankurdus discs are circular, typically 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter and 2 to 4 millimeters
Archaeology and chronology: First documented in 2081 by the Naloran Expedition led by Dr. Mira Halani. Radiocarbon
Function and interpretation: The prevailing view is that ankurdus functioned as ritual or divinatory aids, possibly
Legacy and reception: In Naloran culture, ankurdus are still reproduced by artisans and are used in folklore