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Many archaeological finds cannot be linked to one particular dramatic event. However, the recent discovery of a hoard of coins can be linked to one very significant event in the era of the Crusades, over 900 years ago. Experts have found a cache of coins that are very precious and rare, including some so-called ‘Christian coins.’ The discovery is providing unique insights into the time of the Crusader conquests. The Discovery of the Crusader Coin Hoard The Times of Israel reports the find was made by experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority led by ‘Dr. Peter Gendelman and Mohammed Hatar in cooperation with the Caesarea Development Corporation.’ Caesarea is a World Heritage Site and it has yielded many important archaeological