A remarkable discovery has been made by Israeli archaeologist, Shahar Krispin. He has recently revealed a collection of gold coins believed to have originated from the Abbasid dynasty. These coins were discovered by a group of young Israelis at an archaeological site in Central Israel. What makes this finding even more intriguing is that these precious coins have been hidden away in a clay vessel for over a thousand years. This remarkable find sheds light on the rich historical past of the region.
On Monday, the Israel Antiquities Authority disclosed that a group of enthusiastic teenagers, who were contributing their time as volunteers at a dig site in central Israel earmarked for a future residential area, stumbled upon a remarkable treasure on August 18th.
According to excavation director Liat Nadav-Ziv, the individual who buried this valuable treasure more than a millennium ago likely had intentions of retrieving it, evident by the careful securing of the vessel using a nail. The reason behind their failure to return for this treasure remains a mystery. The discovery took place in an area that once housed workshops, adding to the intrigue surrounding the identity of the owner. One of the volunteers, Oz Cohen, expressed his awe at uncovering the treasure, describing the exhilaration of stumbling upon these delicate golden coins while digging in the soil. The find was truly extraordinary, representing a unique and ancient treasure.
In the era of the Abbasid Caliphate, specifically during the ninth century, there is evidence of 425 gold coins made of pure 24-carat gold. This discovery carries great historical and monetary value, as stated by Robert Kool, a knowledgeable expert in coins at the Antiquities Authority. To put the significance of this find into perspective, Kool explains that during that time, these coins would have represented a substantial amount of wealth. With such a sum, one could have easily purchased a luxurious home in the most exclusive neighborhoods of Fustat, which was known as the prosperous capital of Egypt in those days. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the prosperity and opulence of the time.
