Cache of 44 Byzantine-era solid gold coins uncovered in nature reserve
The coins are thought to have been buried around the time of the Muslim Conquest of the Levantine Byzantine Empire in 635 AD.
Source: jpost.com
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Gold coins hidden in 7th Century found in wall
The 44 coins found in Israel date to the Muslim conquest of the area in 635, archaeologists say.
Source: bbc.co.uk
WATCH: Gold coins dating to Muslim conquest of Jerusalem found in northern Israel
The 1,400 year old cache was uncovered hidden in a wall during an archaeological excavation at the site of the ancient city of Banias.
Source: jns.org
Trove of 44 Ancient Gold Coins Discovered in Northern Israel
'The discovery of the coin hoard may also shed light on the economy of the city of Banias during the last 40 years of Byzantine rule,' noted Dr. Yoav Lerer of the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Source: unitedwithisrael.org
Buried treasure of 44 Byzantine gold coins found in nature reserve in Israel
Researchers in Israel discovered a hoard of 44 gold coins from the Byzantine Empire.
Source: livescience.com