February 17, 2015

Largest Trove of Gold Coins Ever Discovered In Israel By Divers


                                                                    



A massive trove of thousand-year-old gold coins has been unearthed in an ancient harbor off the coast of Israel.

The hoard, which was first discovered by members of an amateur scuba diving club, is the largest haul of gold coins ever unearthed in Israel.

The find raises the possibility that an ancient shipwreck that was once laden with treasure may lurk beneath the waves. [See Images of the Gold Treasure Trove Off Israel] 

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The coins were found in Caesarea National Park, an archeological heritage site that preservers the remains of the ancient city of Caesarea.

 Caesarea was a harbor city founded by King Herod the Great about 2,000 years ago. At the time the coins were minted, the city was a bustling, prosperous port that played an important role in the Fatimid's trading network. 

More at Live Science.
By Tia Ghose
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Nearly 2,000 gold coins were discovered off the coast of the ancient city of Caesarea, Israel. The gold coins are about 1,000 years old, and were minted by the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled much of North Africa at the time.
 The hoard, which was first discovered by members of an amateur scuba diving club, is the largest haul of gold coins ever unearthed in Israel. The find raises the possibility that an ancient shipwreck that was once laden with treasure may lurk beneath the waves.

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