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Archaeology
Tens of Thousands of Ancient Coins Found Off Sardinia
At least 30,000 ancient coins were discovered off the northeastern shores of Sardinia, Italy’s culture ministry announced recently.
The bronze coins dating from the first half of the fourth century were found nestled in the seagrass, a stone's throw away...
Ancient Greece
Rare Coins and Treasures Discovered at Greece’s Ancient City of Tenea
Archaeologists in Greece discovered a hoard of rare ancient coins and other treasures at the ruins of Tenea, near Corinth, a city that was built by Trojan prisoners of war.
The Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that the recent...
Ancient Greece
World’s First Coins Were Minted in Ancient Lydia
Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; at first not much more than blobs of metal with basic stamps, they soon evolved into beautiful works of art in and of themselves, featuring figures...
Archaeology
Top Ten Gold Treasure Discoveries of the Century
Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity over the centuries.
In the last century, the search for gold was not limited...
Archaeology
Silesian Bracteates Coin Treasure Found in Poland
Archaeologists conducting research on an old burgage plot in Szprotawa, Poland, hit the jackpot—finding a stash of ancient coins. There are like 100 to 150 of these special coins, known as Silesian bracteates.
Back in the day, a burgage was...
Ancient Greece
Thousands of Ancient Items Discovered at Kythnos Island, Greece
Thousands of items have been uncovered at the Kythnos archaeological site, an ancient city located in what is today called Vryokastro.
The excavations were carried out at several points of interest on the ancient acropolis of Kythnos; namely, a temple...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Coin Sells for a Record $6M at Swiss Auction
A rare ancient Greek coin broke records earlier this month when it was sold for $6 million at an auction in Switzerland.
A private collector acquired the 2,400-year-old gold stater, which was minted approximately between 340 and 25 BC. It...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Settlement Area of Tenea Discovered for the First Time
The Ancient Greek settlement area of Tenea was discovered for the first time during recent excavations, the Greek Ministry of Culture reported on Friday. Tenea was an ancient Greek town near Corinth, approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Athens.
Archaeologists discovered...
Archaeology
Trove of Antiquities Found at Home of German Artist in Naxos, Greece
Police on the island of Naxos, Greece is investigating how hundreds of antiquities have ended up in the possession of a German artist who was permanently residing on the island.
The ancient treasure was discovered after the death of 84-year-old...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Macedonian Greek Coins Discovered in Romania
Dozens of ancient Greek coins were discovered recently by a retired policeman in a village in southern Romania.