Fatimid pot of gold dinars found in fortress – Video report by Daily Mail UK

– Pot of gold ‘Dinars’ were buried by Crusaders
– Remained hidden in fortress since 1265
– Hidden inside broken jug to prevent conquerors taking treasure

The coins were buried by Christian soldiers of the order of the Knights Hospitalier as the Crusaders faced an unstoppable attack by a huge Muslim army.

The coins – worth a fortune even in 1265 when they were thought to have been buried – were deliberately hidden inside a broken jug to prevent them being discovered.

The fortress was destroyed in April 1265 by forces of Mamluks who overwhelmed the Crusaders – and the treasure only survived due to the quick thinking of one of the defenders.

via http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article.
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