The Jordan Times on MSN12d
Excavation in Jerash uncovers Islamic-Period mint, insights into city's economics
Scholars involved in excavation of Jerash, ancient Gerasa, discovered an Islamic-period mint in the city. Copper coins were ...
The National on MSN1mon
‘Ne’ena’a’: The Arabic word for mint evokes a feeling of freshness
In the ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus – it dates to 1550BC and is one of the oldest surviving medical texts in the world – mint is cited as a digestive tool. English physician Tobias Venner ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
Basilica di San Clemente
The oldest structure is believed to have been an ancient mint. Travelers are fascinated by the story of the church and recommend visiting for the history lesson that it provides. Past travelers ...
WebMD25d
Mint Tea: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare It
In North America, early Native Americans made a tea from wild mint leaves to ease an upset stomach. Ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Egyptians used peppermint as medicine. Chewing ...
La Brújula Verde5d
First Stone Mold Used for Coin Minting in Hispania in the 2nd Century BCE Found at the Obulco Site in Jaén
A team of researchers from the University of Jaén has identified the first stone mold used for coin production in ancient ...