Egyptian police have seized 1,945 ancient silver and bronze coins dating back to the Roman Period, which spanned from 30 BC to 395 AD, according to a statement from the Egyptian Interior Ministry.
Authorities arrested two suspects who admitted to planning to sell the coins. The arrests took place on Monday, as reported by Xinhua.
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The investigation revealed that the suspects obtained the relics through excavation activities in a mountainous region of Egypt.
Egypt, known for its rich history and one of the world’s oldest civilizations, continues to grapple with issues related to the illegal trade in antiquities.
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