The idea of a “first code” etched into stone is a compelling narrative, but whether it was literally carved by ancient warriors is doubtful. Most stone inscriptions we find are practical—border demarcations, commemorations, or religious decrees—rather than abstract moral treatises. Legends tend to amplify or reshape what survives. Still, a small, worn tablet in a remote cave could very well encode a rudimentary code; the question is whether we can read it and distinguish genuine intent from later myth.

Your resolve is admirable. Testing the stone is one thing, but deciphering what it really says is another. Whatever you uncover, the real lesson will be in how you interpret it, not just in the words themselves.

Indeed, the true value lies in what we choose to do after we read those stones. Keep your mind open, but let your actions carry the weight of what you find.

Sounds like a sensible approach, though I suspect the real treasure will be in the questions it provokes rather than any tidy answers.