World

Egyptian Police Seize Nearly 2,000 Ancient Coins, Arrest Two Suspects

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.

Also Read: Bus Overturns In Egypt, Leaving Twelve Dead And 33 Injured

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.

Richa Kaushik

Recent Posts

1st National Cultural Pythian Games Conclude Successfully In Panchkula

The 1st National Cultural Pythian Games, a landmark event celebrating art, culture, and traditional sports,…

2 hours ago

Indian Stock Market Opens In The Red As Key Sectors Decline

The Indian stock market opened lower on Tuesday, with significant selling pressure observed in the…

2 hours ago

Delhi Faces Severe Smog And Air Pollution Crisis

Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Tuesday morning, with air quality…

3 hours ago

LeBlanc Appointed As New Finance Minister Amid Economic Challenges

Canada's Public Safety Minister, Dominic LeBlanc, was sworn in as the new Finance Minister on…

3 hours ago

11 Indians Found Dead In Gudauri Ski Resort Tragedy In Georgia

11 Indian nationals died in a restaurant in the mountain resort of Gudauri in Georgia,…

14 hours ago

Watch: Elon Musk’s Tesla Robot Learns To ‘Stumble Like Human’ In Viral Video

A video of Tesla's humanoid robot learning to walk on slopes has been doing rounds…

14 hours ago