Oman took advantage of the break in the discussion to observe more closely this mysterious palette. His gaze fell on a series of tiny figurines to the left of the sun on the board. These small figures wore hats on their heads and held unidentified objects in their hands, giving the impression that they had some connection to the sun and the eyes. These details suggested that these figures might play specific roles in ancient Egyptian beliefs or be related to some kind of ritual.
Below two thick straight lines, Oman discovered more intriguing patterns. There were depictions of fallen, headless figures, and above these figures, the patterns of the sun and the eyes reappeared. These tragic images seemed to tell a story related to the symbolism of death.
As Oman was immersed in contemplation of these symbols, a scholar flipped the color palette over, revealing its reverse side. The patterns on this side were even more striking: a larger figure, also wearing a hat and holding a weapon-like object, pointed towards a huge sun and an eye. In the top corner of this main figure's head, there was again a tangle of chaotic lines, as if hinting at some kind of disorder or unsolved mystery. And at the feet of this figure, a horizontal line was drawn, below which lay a pile of fallen figures, giving the impression of this main figure being in control or ruling.
The appearance of these patterns and symbols further stimulated Oman's thoughts. He began to associate these images with possible ancient Egyptian mythological stories, religious beliefs, or some important historical events. Oman realized that this color palette might be a puzzle, concealing ancient secrets yet to be unraveled. Oman was filled with excitement, knowing that he might be standing on the threshold of a major historical discovery.
Oman swiftly and attentively sketched mysterious symbols and patterns from the color palette onto his notebook, his thoughts racing as he attempted to unravel these puzzles. The recurring appearances of the sun and eyes undoubtedly provided a key clue, hinting at a deep connection between the patterns and the recorded events. In ancient Egyptian culture, the sun symbolizes vitality and creativity, while the eye is often seen as a symbol of wisdom and omniscience.
After considering these symbols, Oman turned his attention to the figures wearing hats, which appeared on both the front and back of the color palette. The depictions of these figures seemed to indicate that they were priests or religious officials, and their presence may be related to some kind of religious ritual or myth. The figure on the back holding a weapon intrigued Oman, possibly suggesting a protective or guardian role.
Next, Oman's attention focused on the two straight lines, which presented a rounded shape at the ends on the front of the board. The design and positioning of these lines may suggest a special role they played in recording the events. The chaotic lines not only appeared on the front but also reappeared on the back, seemingly symbolizing some element of chaos or disaster.
Finally, Oman pondered the fallen headless figures and the fallen crowd on the back. These patterns seem to imply that the events recorded on the palette led to a large number of deaths. This may be related to a disaster, war, or ritual sacrifice, making the record on this palette even more important and mysterious.
When the discussion in the meeting room became increasingly heated, almost reaching the point of argument, Oman decided to share his insights. Nicholas and the other scholars looked solemnly at the ancient Egyptian palette in front of them, clearly curious and eager to unravel the mystery. At that moment, Oman raised his hand, and the noise in the room immediately quieted down, all eyes turning to him, even the woman who had been standing next to Nicholas began to pay attention to him.
Oman felt a bit awkward, but he cleared his throat, steadied his emotions, and began to speak: "Well... my thoughts may be mistaken, but this is my perspective now." He paused for a moment to ensure his thoughts were clear, then picked up a pen and pointed to the sun and the eye on the palette, continuing, "These two symbols keep appearing, and I believe they may play a key role in the whole event. Personally, I think we should not limit ourselves to past explanations; perhaps this is a form of ideographic representation. I speculate that these symbols may signify that the priests used this item for some kind of sacrifice or ritual."
Nicholas's furrowed brow reflects his deep contemplation of the puzzle. The lines on his face seem more pronounced at this moment, indicating his seriousness and focus on the issue. After listening to Oman's explanation, he pondered for a moment and then spoke, "So what you're saying is that the symbols of the sun and the eye may not just be symbolic, but could be pointing to something specific or an event. Perhaps these priests performed a specific ritual through this object, right?"
Oman felt Nicholas's sharp and inquisitive gaze, and swallowed nervously. He was unsure whether Nicholas's reaction was anger or confusion, but still nodded firmly to express his conviction.
Nicholas fell silent for a moment, then nodded slowly to indicate his understanding of Oman's viewpoint. A thoughtful expression crossed his face, as if he were evaluating this new explanation in his mind.
The atmosphere in the meeting room became more contemplative and serious due to Oman's words. Other scholars also began to weigh this new perspective in their minds, considering its potential for unlocking the secrets of the color palette.
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