Early-medieval hoardes found in Netherlands

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Early-medieval stash of 'devil's money' found at cult site in the Netherlands

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Metal detectorists unearth gold and silver coins at a "cult site" in the Netherlands .

The finds include more than 100 coins of various types; gold jewelry, including pendants and earrings.

Archaeologists think this was a pagan cult site where valuable offerings were offered to pagan gods.

Some of the coins were made at various mints throughout the Frankish Empire in the first half of the seventh century .

According to the study, offerings may have been made to the holy pillar at sunrise and sunset on the equinoxes.

The spread of Christianity northward and eastward from the Frankish territories may have triggered a more pronounced emphasis on old traditions and forms of pagan worship at the site.

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