Archeologists working for Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities discovered coins dating back to old reigns of past Ismalic rulers.
The team found large weights that are believed to have been used to weigh the coins, according to The National media outlet.
The discovery suggests the old existence of a coin minting workshop in the city of Esna specifically behind the iconic temple found in the city.
They found a gold coin dating back to the reign of Al Muizz li-Din Allah Al Fatimi, and 286 silver coins dating back to the reign of different kings and sultans from the Mameluke period.
The archeology of ancient Egypt has always studied ruins from different ancient times. Earlier this year, Egypt revealed many archeological finds including 150 bronze statues of fictitious deities.
The found artifacts are preserved by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, to be exhibited in museums in hopes of promoting the country’s touristic sector.
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