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The discovery has been described as "an important historical milestone".

Video. Hand of Irulegi: Oldest known ancient Basque text discovered in Spain

Updated: 16/11/2022 - 6:01 GMT+1

The oldest text in ancient Basque known to date has been discovered in the Spanish region of Navarre, inscribed on a bronze hand over 2,000 years old.

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