Coins DIG

Syrian archaeologists were able to discover a cemetery, which dates back to Roman era, and namely to the 3^rd century BC. The cemetery was found 440 miles near the capital of Damascus, which is in the northeastern part of Syria.

The cemetery is made of limestone and has the shape of a cross. Its exact location is the Nasiriya area in the Hasaka province. According to a report made by the government newspaper Al-Thawra, this cemetery represents one of several archaeological discoveries found recently in Syria, which, by the way, is a country with a very rich history.

Within the cemetery Syrian archaeologists found ancient Roman coins, as well as pottery shards and bracelets. The newspaper states that all these ancient objects date back to the Aramaic era. It is interesting to note that the Arameans were ancient inhabitants of Mesopotamia. They are brought significant contribution to the region.

A few days before this discovery, archaeologists found another cemetery in the Central Syrian city of Palmyra that dated 2^nd century BC. According to the Syrian archaeologists they also discovered a rare limestone panel in Palmyra.

There is a stone door covering the underground cemetery, having two engraved statues of a family as well as limestone sculptures showing the family members, who wear the traditional attire of Palmyra.