Darics were minted from the late sixth century until 330 BCE, when thePersian empirewas conquered byAlexander the Great.
Not only were these coins used as currency but they were also likely intended as payment for mercenaries.
Scientists contextualize this with past military activity and regional conflicts that occurred in Notion.
Photo:Notion Archaeological Project/ University of Michigan
It is still interesting and important, but the loss of knowledge is incalculable.
The artifact’s age was determined by analyzing other artifacts found around it.
Each discovery ofartifactsfrom the past allows archeologists to further enrich our historical knowledge, one piece at a time.
Photo:Notion Archaeological Project/ University of Michigan
Photo:Notion Archaeological Project/ University of Michigan
Photo:Notion Archaeological Project/ University of Michigan
