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Archaeo-Histories

At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a coin from the Himyarite Kingdom, showcasing the ancient Musnad script—one of the earliest forms of Arabic writing.

The resemblance between Musnad and Viking runes is astonishing, sparking curiosity about the potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.

#archaeohistories

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Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc

@archaeohistories is that actual currency? It's incredibly elaborate.

I'm using a search engine, and the only image I find of it has been deleted (on Reddit), and the only very similar coin is related to a video game 🤔. All other currency related to "himyanite kingdom musnad coin" look much less elaborate, more crude.

I'd love a pointer to more info!

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