IN A NUTSHELL 🪙 Archaeologists discovered a rare Persian gold hoard in Turkey, potentially reshaping ancient military and economic history. 📜 The coins, known as darics, were likely used as payments for mercenaries during conflicts between Athens and Persia. 🗺️ The find offers a crucial timeline anchor for the Achaemenid Empire’s economic and military activities. … Continue reading “Someone Buried This Gold to Come Back”: Michigan Archaeologists Uncover 2,500 Year Old Persian War Chest