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peaceandlove
03-04-2010, 06:15 PM
LUCKY GUY! :thumb_yello:

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

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/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_syria_ancient_coins