The Stunning Ancient Greek Treasures of the Pontus Kingdom

The Stunning Ancient Greek Treasures of the Pontus Kingdom

The pure gold king’s crown. Credit: Samsun Museum Ancient Greek treasures, dated from the Kingdom of Pontus, a Hellenistic state located in the northeastern part of Anatolia, are displayed in a new museum in the city of Samsun, Turkey. Among the antiquities is the Amisos Treasure. It consists of 64 pieces, was found during a construction excavation in Samsun on Nov. 28, 1995, and is considered the most valuable treasure belonging to the dynasty …