A 2,200-year-old pyramid in Israel’s Judean Desert, uncovered by the IAA, reveals Hellenistic-era treasures like Greek papyrus and coins. Its purpose—guard tower or monument?—remains a mystery, thrilling archaeologists and volunteers.
Tag: Coins
A remarkable hoard of 160 ancient Greek coins dating back 2,000 years has been unearthed in Israel’s Jordan Valley, shedding light on the economic and cultural landscape of the Hasmonean period. Discovered by University of Haifa archaeologists, this exceptionally large find provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of travelers and merchants along an ancient route.
A pot overflowing with Persian gold coins, likely a lost mercenary payday from the 5th century BC, has been discovered beneath a house in the ancient Greek city of Notion, Turkey. This remarkable find, consisting of Persian darics – gold coins each worth a month’s soldier’s pay – was unearthed during a meticulously controlled archaeological dig, a rarity that adds to the mystery of the hidden hoard.
King Charles III has honored the late singer George Michael, a friend of his late wife Princess Diana, by approving his image for a new set of commemorative coins. The design features Michael in his iconic “Faith” look, complete with aviator sunglasses and a leather jacket, alongside an inscription of the song’s famous refrain. This is the latest addition to the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series, which has previously celebrated artists like Elton John, David Bowie, and Queen.
New discovery: a huge hoard of Folles was discovered off the coast of Arzachena. Sardinia.Based…
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The oldest Armenian coins found in Armenia date back to the 6th-5th centuries BC. As…
A hilltop sanctuary on Kythnos Island in the Aegean Sea has been excavated by archaeologists,…
Turkish security forces seized dozens of Roman-era bronze coins as well as a funerary stele,…