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peaceandlove · 03-04-2010, 06:15 PM

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Years ago I heard the majority of the world's wealth is underground, besides the Vatican wealth! LOL

Coins from Alexander the Great found in Syria

By ALBERT AJI, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 9 mins ago

DAMASCUS, Syria – More than 250 silver coins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great were unearthed in northern Syria, a Syrian archaeologist said Thursday .

Youssef Kanjo, the head of archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Aleppo, said the coins were discovered two weeks ago in northern Syria when a local man was digging the foundations of his new home.

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03-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#1
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Coins from Alexander the Great found in Syria *LUCKY GUY!* Years ago I heard the majority of the world's wealth is underground, besides the Vatican wealth! LOL Coins from Alexander the Great found in Syria By ALBERT AJI, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 9 mins ago DAMASCUS, Syria – More than 250 silver coins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great were unearthed in northern Syria, a Syrian archaeologist said Thursday . Youssef Kanjo, the head of archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Aleppo, said the coins were discovered two weeks ago in northern Syria when a local man was digging the foundations of his new home. Continues and photo: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100304/..._ancient_coins