Around the edges of the square are written the names of four ancient languages, one per edge.
Starting from the top and proceeding clockwise, they are :
Babylonian cuneiform
Classical Greek
Sanskrit
Egyptian hieroglyphics
On the left side of the tablet is the following column of text:
Astronomic Features
1. channel through stone indicates celestial pole.
2. horizontal slot indicates annual travel of sun.
3. sunbeam through capstone marks noontime throughout the year
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