The scytale was one of the first forms of coding and used by the Ancient Greeks 2500 years ago. During the Enigma Project, students learn about the Scytale and try to crack an example of this code.

Further information on scytale can be found at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scytale

http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00451/scytale.htm

To print and use a copy of the same Scytale used in the Enigma Project click here