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GOLD COINS FOUND AT AT JAMBUKESWARAR TEMPLEHere's the second of three items passed along by Arthur Shippee. Thanks. Found via The Explorator newsletter. -Editor
The pot was found by workers engaged in renovation work near the Akhilandeswari shrine in the temple complex. The temple is believed to have been constructed in the early Chola period, almost 1800 years ago. The Jambukeswarar temple in Thiruvanaikovil, Tamil Nadu struck gold when 505 gold coins weighing 1.716 kg were found in a sealed vessel during digging. As per officials, the coins were in a sealed pot that was spotted by workers near the Akhilandeshwari Shrine. When the temple officials opened it they found 505 gold coins. The coins are yet to be examined by the archaeologists to understand their age and history. As per reports, the pot was found at a depth of almost 7 feet. According to sources, the temple, considered to be over a 1000 years old, was undergoing a renovation process in a periodic manner. To read the complete article, see:
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