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Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments DepartmentThe cache of gold coins found during temple renovations.Workers restoring a 13th-century Shiva temple in southern India discovered 103 gold coins hidden in a clay pot that was buried beneath the structure, officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department announced.The discovery occurred at the historic Sivan temple in the village of Kovilur, located near the Javvadu Hills in Tamil Nadus Tiruvannamalai district. Laborers conducting authorized renovation work uncovered the sealed vessel buried beneath the temple floor and immediately reported the find to officials. The coins, which are remarkably well-preserved, are still undergoing analysis to determine their age. Some experts believe theyre from the Vijayanagara era, roughly 600 years ago. However, others say they may date back as far as the late Chola period, between the 12th and 13th centuries C.E.Inside The Shiva Temple Where The Coins Were DiscoveredThe age of the temple in which the hoard was found, which is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, may help date the coins. Its believed that the structure was built during the reign of Rajaraja Cholan III in the first half of the 13th century.The king was in power from 1216 to 1246 as part of the Chola dynasty, which ruled over the sprawling coastal Chola Empire from the ninth to the 13th centuries. During this period, trade flourished across the Indian Ocean, and a sophisticated monetary system based largely on gold coinage emerged.Venkatesan M.S/Google MapsThe Shiva temple in Kovilur.The Chola dynasty extended its influence far beyond the Indian subcontinent through this maritime trade and cultural exchange. By the 13th century, however, Chola authority had begun to wane. The reign of Rajaraja Cholan III was the last significant phase of Chola sovereignty. The Pandya kingdom to the south began rising to power, gradually encroaching upon Chola territories. And around 1279, the Chola dynasty fell to the Pandya king Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I and was absorbed by his empire.Despite this political turbulence, temple construction and patronage continued. As such, it is possible that the Sivan temple in Kovilur may have been among the many shrines endowed with gold and jewels during this time.To discover if the gold was indeed placed in the temple around the time of its construction, researchers are examining the coins inscriptions, minting patterns, and composition to determine their precise origin. Why Were The Gold Coins Buried Beneath The Temple?Gold coins from this era of Indian history often bore symbols such as tigers or fish, representing the dynastic emblems of the Cholas and Pandyas, respectively. Many featured religious motifs and inscriptions linking currency to divine protection and royal legitimacy.Traditionally, gold coins are minted mainly as offerings to gods, K. Sridharan, the retired deputy director for Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department, told The Hindu. Copper and other metal coins are used for trade due to their durability. Such coins (copper) are also widely circulated because they cannot be melted like gold coins.Chennai MuseumAn example of a Chola coin (not part of this specific hoard) from the 11th or 12th century C.E.The discovery suggests the coins may have been part of a temple treasury, an offering to the deity Shiva, or even a votive deposit made to keep the gold safe. Archaeologists have stated that if the coins are confirmed to date to the late Chola or early Pandya period, they would provide tangible evidence as to how temple economies operated during this transitional age.Still, other experts say that the punch-marked coins are more typical of the Vijayanagara era, which would make them around 600 years old.Despite the hoards exact origin, the discovery has generated excitement among local residents and heritage enthusiasts. Residents from nearby villages have been gathering outside the temple, believing the hoard to be an auspicious sign.The coins are expected to undergo detailed scientific testing and historical documentation before going on display to the general public.After reading about this gold coin hoard found in an Indian temple, dive into the terrifying story of Indias Roopkund Lake. Then, learn more about India through our list of fascinating facts about the country.The post Construction Workers Restoring A Centuries-Old Temple In India Just Uncovered A Pot Of Gold appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Debra Brown/Australian Broadcasting CorporationOn October 9, Debra Brown was walking along Wharton Beach near Esperance, Australia when she saw this glass Schweppes bottle lying in the sand.A bottle containing messages from World War I soldiers headed to the Western Front were recently found on an Australian beach, more than a century after they were written.The bottle contained two 109-year-old messages from soldiers that had been placed in a Schweppes bottle and tossed overboard while they were on their way to Europe. They were found on October 9 on Australias Wharton Beach by Debra Brown and her family while they were picking up trash along the beach.They took the bottle home and read the messages inside. Since reading the notes, the families of both of the soldiers have been contacted about this extraordinary discovery.Two Messages In A Bottle From Australian Soldiers Headed Off To World War IDebra Brown/Australian Broadcasting CorporationMalcolm Nevilles letter to his mother.Inside the bottle, Brown found messages from Privates Malcolm Neville and William Harley, both dated August 15, 1916, according to the Associated Press. Neville had written a two-page letter to his mother about his experience at sea.Having a real good time, Neville wrote. Food is real good so far, with the exception of one meal, which we buried at sea.Neville, who was 27 years old at the time, closed out the letter by asking whoever found it to forward it to his mother, signing off with Your loving son Malcolm Somewhere at sea.Unfortunately, Neville was killed during the Battle of Bullecourt in France on April 11, 1917, after spending just two months on the Western Front.Virtual War Memorial AustraliaPrivate Malcolm Neville, pictured in uniform.Standing at five feet and two inches, Neville was deemed too short for service and it took him multiple attempts before he successfully enlisted. According to the Australian War Memorial curator, Bryce Abraham, Nevilles vision problems were also a factor. However, he eventually enlisted on April 1, 1916, but was discharged one week later after being declared unfit once more only to then be allowed back in, this time for good.He seems to have garnered some sympathy from a captain who wrote in support of him so the Australian Service Corps would take him on, Abraham explained to the Australian Associated Press.Compared to Nevilles letter, Harleys message was much shorter. Brown speculated that the 37-year-old private may have simply been bored, as he wrote, If you find this bottle, I hope youre in as good spirits as we are at the moment.Harley also instructed the finder to keep the letter. Unlike Neville, Harley would return from the war, after being wounded twice in battle, though he ultimately died of cancer in 1934.Contacting The Families Of Malcolm Neville And William HarleyYouTubeDebra Brown holding the bottle she found on Wharton Beach which contained Malcolm Nevilles letter.After reading the letters, Brown began seeking out any surviving family of either privates that she could contact with this astonishing news. First, she found Malcolm Nevilles service records on the Australian War Memorials website.Because he didnt come home and he never married, had children, there was not a lot of other things going on the internet about him, Brown said.She eventually found Nevilles great nephew, Herbie Neville, and gave him a call. Since then, Brown has been in contact with Nevilles cousins and other members of the family. She plans on sending the letter to Nevilles family, just as he instructed more than a century ago.Brown was also able to find one of Harleys granddaughters, Ann Turner, and sent her a message. We do very much feel like our grandfather has reached out to us from the grave, Turner told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.This isnt the first instance of messages in bottles washing up on Australias shores. In 2018, what is believed to be the oldest-known message in a bottle ever discovered was found right nearby in Esperance, Australia, this one dating back to approximately 1886.After reading about the 109-year-old messages from World War I soldiers, learn about the message in a bottle written by a Soviet soldier in 1969. Then, read about the message in a bottle from 1906 that was found in Kings Theatre in Edinburgh.The post A Woman Just Found A Message In A Bottle From A World War 1 Soldier While Walking Along An Australian Beach appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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