A significant discovery of 27 silver Roman Republican coins on Pantelleria points to historical activities, aligned with the period's pirate raids and Roman political endeavors.
Archaeologist Thomas Schafer has been excavating the acropolis for 25 years, uncovering that similar Roman coins were found in 2010, hinting at a possible buried treasure.
The coins, dated between 94 and 74 B.C., reveal the perilous times when individuals likely hid their wealth during pirate raids while Pompeius Magnus campaigned in the Mediterranean.
The remnants of the acropolis, established by the Carthaginians and enhanced by Romans, provide insights into the island's historical significance during the Second Punic War.
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