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103 Ancient Gold Coins Found During Tamil Nadu Temple Renovation
Over 100 ancient gold coins were unearthed from a temple which was under renovation near the Javvadu hills here, police said on Tuesday.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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People Gather To Dig Madhya Pradesh Riverbed In Hope Of Finding Old Coins
Scores of people are flocking to the Parvati river in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district after rumours started that ancient gold and silver coins could be had by digging the river bed, police said on Monday.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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What Is Jallikattu? All You Need To Know About Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Tradition
Jallikaatu could be referred to as bull taming event typically practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, third day of the four-day Pongal festival. The term 'jallikattu' is derived from the tamil words 'jalli' and 'kattu'. Jalli refers to gold or silver coins. Kattu means 'tied'. Therefore, combined together it ...
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US Claims Antiquities Looted By ISIS To Block Their Resale
The United States filed suit in court Thursday to recover an ancient serpentine ring and gold coins trafficked by the ISIS in a move aimed at preventing stolen Syrian and Iraqi antiquities from disappearing into collectors' hands.
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103 Ancient Gold Coins Found During Tamil Nadu Temple Renovation
Over 100 ancient gold coins were unearthed from a temple which was under renovation near the Javvadu hills here, police said on Tuesday.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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1,300-Year-Old Gold Hoard Found Near Dutch Village Hints at Pagan Rituals
A 1,300-year-old gold and silver hoard near Hezingen, Netherlands, suggests an ancient pagan worship site. Researchers found coins, jewellery and relics possibly used in religious offerings. Geochemical analysis indicates animal sacrifices, while architectural findings suggest ritual structures. The discovery sheds light on early medieval Europe's ...
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Ancient Gold Coin Proves Fictional Roman Emperor Sponsian Was Real: Study
An ancient gold coin has proved that a third-century Roman emperor who was previously perceived as a fictional character really did exist.
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People Gather To Dig Madhya Pradesh Riverbed In Hope Of Finding Old Coins
Scores of people are flocking to the Parvati river in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district after rumours started that ancient gold and silver coins could be had by digging the river bed, police said on Monday.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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900-Year-Old Gold Coins, Earring Found In Israel
Rare gold coins and a golden earring have been discovered in the ancient Mediterranean port of Caesarea in northern Israel -- possibly left and never recovered as Crusaders conquered the area 900 years ago.
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What Is Jallikattu? All You Need To Know About Tamil Nadu's Bull-Taming Tradition
Jallikaatu could be referred to as bull taming event typically practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, third day of the four-day Pongal festival. The term 'jallikattu' is derived from the tamil words 'jalli' and 'kattu'. Jalli refers to gold or silver coins. Kattu means 'tied'. Therefore, combined together it ...
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US Claims Antiquities Looted By ISIS To Block Their Resale
The United States filed suit in court Thursday to recover an ancient serpentine ring and gold coins trafficked by the ISIS in a move aimed at preventing stolen Syrian and Iraqi antiquities from disappearing into collectors' hands.
