Treasure of 103 gold coins discovered in ancient Indian temple

Experts are analyzing 103 gold coins buried under an ancient Shiva temple, revealing mysteries about the history of the Chola and Pandya periods.

Workers discovered 103 gold coins hidden in a clay pot while renovating a Shiva temple in southern India. The pot was buried deep underground. Photo: Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.

The ancient temple is located in Kovilur village, near Javvadu hills in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. After discovering the sealed pot, workers immediately reported it to the local authorities. Photo: Venkatesan MS/Google Maps.

After receiving the report, authorities and experts quickly jumped into action. They determined that the gold coins were quite well preserved and are still being analyzed to determine the exact age. Photo: Chennai Museum.

Some experts believe that the 103 newly discovered gold coins date back to the Vijayanagara period, about 600 years ago. However, others speculate that the treasure dates back to the late Chola period, between the 12th and 13th centuries. Photo: Ancient-origins.

The age of the temple where the treasure was found is believed by experts to help determine the age of the treasure. According to experts, the temple is believed to have been built during the reign of King Rajaraja Cholan III in the first half of the 13th century. Photo: Public Domain.

King Rajaraja Cholan III ruled the Chola Empire from 1216 to 1246. The Chola Empire flourished from the 9th to the 13th century. From the 13th century, the empire began to decline. Photo: CC BY-SA 2.5.

During that time, the Pandya Kingdom in the south began to rise, gradually encroaching on the territory of the Chola Empire. Around 1279, the Chola Empire collapsed and was annexed under the reign of the Pandya king Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I. Photo: historyunravelled.

“Traditionally, gold coins were minted primarily as offerings to gods,” said K. Sridharan, former deputy director of the Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, copper coins and coins minted in other metals were used in commerce because of their durability. Photo: historyunravelled.

The discovery of 103 gold coins buried under the ancient temple suggests they could be part of offerings to Shiva, or even a precious treasure buried on purpose. Photo: Ancient-origins.

Archaeologists believe that if the gold coins are confirmed to date from the late Chola or early Pandya periods, they will provide evidence of the temple's history during the transitional period between the two dynasties. Photo: Public Domain.

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