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2024-10-01 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Archaeologists discover 10th century treasure trove with coins and jewelry in Veliky Novgorod

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Posted by badanov 2024-10-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 Plunder of raids on Iberian Spain or Payment of members of Varangian Guard- "...dirhams from the Arab Caliphate. issued between 974 and 975...about 80 pieces of jewelry".

Wiki cite: "The dirham was struck in many Mediterranean countries, including Al-Andalus (Moorish Spain) and the Byzantine Empire (miliaresion), and could be used as currency in Europe between the 10th and 12th centuries, notably in areas with Viking connections..."

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