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30. 12. 2012

30.12.2012 Ancient gold coins

Archaeologists rejoiced at the excellent discovery at the end of December 2012. In Iraq's Wasit province, they unearthed 66 gold coins that are at least 1,400 years old.

Seal with the Greek god Apollo

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old seal in Jerusalem bearing the image of the god Apollo. But the owner was probably neither Greek nor Roman, experts say. The seal is made of brown jasper.

The jar found in Jerusalem a month ago has now given a surprising golden testimony

The small vessel was discovered during an archaeological survey prior to the construction of a new elevator shaft in the Jewish Quarter of the Israeli capital.

More than 100 sarcophagi in perfect condition found in Egypt

Wooden sarcophagi with mummies up to 2,500 years old have been discovered at Saqqara near Cairo. They lay in three burial pits 12 metres deep. Dozens of statues of deities and humans, as well as death masks and other objects, were found with them. According to experts, this is the biggest Egyptian "treasure" of the year...

4. 11. 1922

4.11. 1922 Carter discovered the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb

In November 1922, British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb and peered into it for the first time. Inside were three thousand-year-old intact treasures of incalculable value.

The Golden Treasure of the Prince of Saxony

A group of scientists at Kazakhstan's Al Farabi National University, led by archaeologist and professor Abdesh Tileubaev, has discovered a unique harness fitting made of almost perfectly pure gold with elements never seen before. It belongs to the mound of a Scythian ruler, located at the Eleke Sazy burial site in eastern Kazakhstan.

Volunteers discover 1,100-year-old hoard of pure gold coins

The discovery of more than four hundred ninth-century gold coins could help archaeologists better understand the region's history. The treasure was discovered by two young temporary workers during archaeological work on a hillside in Yavne, Israel. At the time of their discovery, the coins were worth the value of a luxury villa in a prestigious area of the capital.

A pot full of gold coins discovered in an Indian temple

The treasure was found by workers clearing land near the Akilandeswari shrine belonging to the Jambukeswarar temple complex in southeast India. According to a local numismatist, the treasures date back to the 17th century and are worth over ₹2.3 million...

Archaeologists find tombs of high priests and royal officials in Egypt

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities last Thursday announced what is reportedly one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of recent years: The tombs of the high priests - worshippers of the god Thoth, their families and top officials from three dynasties.

Gold coins from a clay jug

During excavations in the Israeli city of Yaven, archaeologists discovered gold coins dating back to the early Islamic period. They are therefore about 1200 years old. They were hidden in a broken clay jar.

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