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Archaeologists Find Ancient Treasure in Beautifully Preserved Roman Ruins in Libya
By Callum Paton On 6/9/17 at 10:57 AM

 

Archaeologists have unearthed a cache of ancient Roman silver and bronze coins as well as other treasures in the ruins of a 1,700-year-old villa on the coast of Libya.

The team discovered the haul of 553 silver and bronze coins known as sterercii in the remarkably well-preserved 3rd century building in the ancient city of Ptolemais, Haaretz reported.

http://www.newsweek.com/treasure-libya-archaeology-ruins-benghazi-623466
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