1,200-year-old gold and silver hoard discovered along medieval Hajj route in Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered a 1,200-year-old clay pot containing over 100 gold, silver, and gemstone-encrusted artifacts at the Diriyah archaeological site near Riyadh. The hoard, nicknamed the "Diriyah Treasure," was found along a medieval pilgrimage route (the Hajj route to Mecca) and may have been buried by an Islamic pilgrim more than a millennium ago. The discovery sheds light on the historical significance of Diriyah as a key station on the Hajj route.
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Located on the outskirts of Riyadh, Diriyah was a key station on the Hajj route
Archaeologists discovered a ceramic jar containing over 100 gold and silver artifacts at the site of Diriyah.
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