THE SINAW HOARD FOUND IN OMAN

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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 39, September 27, 2020, Article 31

THE SINAW HOARD FOUND IN OMAN

This recent article discusses the largest coin hoard discovered in Oman, Jordan. The hoard was found in 1979 and is now on display in the National Museum. Found via The Explorator newsletter. To subscribe to Explorator, send a blank email message to: explorator+subscribe@groups.io. -Editor

A statement issued by the Oman News Agency (ONA) said, "The Sinaw archaeological treasure is the largest coin treasure found in the Sultanate until today. It was found inside a pottery vessel in Shawwal 1399/September 1979 in the Sinaw district in the state of Al Mudhaibi in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The glazed vessel is distinguished in turquoise blue and has handles on both sides. Inside the vessel, 962 pieces of silver dirhams, dating back to the early Sasanian and Islamic eras were found."

To read the complete article, see:
Sinaw treasure is largest currency treasure unearthed in Oman (https://timesofoman.com/article/sinaw-treasure-is-largest-currency-treasure-unearthed-in-oman)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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