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  The first rule of cleaning ancient coins? Do not clean it. While most coins may need general cleaning, using one's technique may do more harm than good. Most valuable coins rarely need cleaning, and they maintain their value without the need for some tidying. Sadigh Gallery shares in this blog post a brief guide on keeping coins clean.  Image source: forumancientcoins.com Coin cleaning is more apt for lower value coins such as dimes and pennies. For coins with patina, the greenish and copper-looking effect adds to the value, as condition and the date's rarity are considered. As a result, 99% of coins with patina cleaned off them do not sell for a higher value. To preserve or add to their value, ancient coins must be cleaned properly, with the patina still in place. The key to cleaning an ancient coin is patience. It can be challenging to preserve the patina while removing all of the dirt. Leave old coins in a container filled with distilled water for 24 hours. ...

  Ancient Rome is a testament to humanity's greatness. Though many sites have not survived the test of time, there are still some places that people can visit to better understand the empire's history. In this blog post, Sadigh Gallery shares must-see historical sites in Rome.    Image source: Telegraph.co.uk The Forum One of the most important sites in Ancient Rome, The Forum served as the center of society. It was the venue for entertainment, political debates, hearings, trials, and other social gatherings. Because of this, other structures in the city were built near this building. As the empire expanded and more structures were erected, the use for The Forum lessened. Still, it remained a significant government complex for Ancient Rome. The Pantheon This building is considered to be one of the greatest architectural wonders in Ancient Rome with its iconic concrete domes. Completed in 125 AD, this structure is one of the most well-preserved ancient sites...

  In the business of art and artifact curation, it must be noted that each piece that gains enough popularity attracts the eyes of many admirers. According to Sadigh Gallery, the items that gain a lot of attention command a high price, which gives a reason for other people to make money out of all sorts of fakery. Here are some of the most famous fakes in art history. La Bella Principessa (attributed to Leonardo da Vinci) An art dealer by the name of Peter Silverman claimed that he discovered this piece in the drawer of a friend’s home in Paris. However, there was substantial proof that the painting was auctioned off and sold to Peter Silverman a few years before. There is much debate among experts on whether this painting is one of Da Vinci’s. Many believed that it had already created enough of a market for it to be passed off and sold as authentic.  Image source: austinartistsmarket.com   Watercolors (attributed to Marc Chagall) In the 1960s, a new art de...

In some parts of the world, archaeological discoveries are few and far between. Such is not the case for the Holy Land and its neighboring regions. Recent findings in Israel were more than mundane discoveries; rather, they are ones that help paint the huge picture of eras in the City of David. Image source: breakingisraelnews.com Image source: thesun.co.uk Sadigh Gallery reports that two micro 2,600-year-old paleo-Hebrew inscriptions were found during an excavation in Givati Parking Lot in the City of David. Both inscriptions were found just a few weeks apart. A clay seal impression read “(belonging) to Nathan Melech, Servant of the King,” with Nathan-Melech being one of the officials in King Josiah’s court. Nathan Melech was mentioned in the Bible in 2 Kings. The other one, a bluish agate stone seal, maintains an inscription that says, “(belonging) to Ikkar son of Matanyahu.” A stone altar etched with alluring clues about an uprising from 2,800 years ago was...

The field of archeology continues to amaze the world by unearthing relevant relics of the past. From fossils and artifacts from ancient civilizations to thousand-year-old recipes, archeologists continue to dig and scour the earth for knowledge buried by time and soil. According to experts at Sadigh Gallery, new artifacts and archeological findings help us understand the past better and give us a glimpse of how things were back then. And with more discoveries unearthed, the more knowledge we may acquire. Here are a couple of the biggest archeological findings of the decade. Image search: news.artnet.com Image search: news.artnet.com The Mona Lisa of all dinosaur fossils There have been countless remains of dinosaurs that have been uncovered in the past. But in 2011, archeologists were treated to a feast when they discovered an almost perfectly preserved 110 million year-old nodosaur specimen. It took about 7,000 hours to fully excavate the 18-ft long, 2,500 poun...

Family-owned business Sadigh Gallery features a comprehensive selection of authentic cultural artifacts, antiquities, ancient coins, and jewelry from different parts of the world. Through the years, archeologists have discovered intriguing sites that continue to puzzle even scientists like them. Image source: Unbelievable-facts.com Image source: Forbes.com Stonehenge The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, is probably one of the world's most famous landmarks. There are many theories about the rock formation, such as it being a burial site or a place for healing. However, archeologists acknowledge that there is still a lot worth studying about the place's origins. The ring of standing stones, believed to be constructed around 3000 to 2000 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is managed by English Heritage. The Great Pyramid of Giza A testament to the power of ancient Egyptian history, the Great Pyramid of Giza is part of the seven won...

Sadigh Gallery is a family-owned business that features a comprehensive selection of authentic cultural artifacts, antiquities, ancient coins, and jewelry. Ancient history enthusiasts and collectors will surely find a piece that sparks their interest in the gallery's full display. For this blog, the team features interesting finds from Ancient Rome. Image source: Telegraph.co.uk Image source: Sciencetimes.com Construction sites can become unexpected excavation sites for ancient artifacts. This has been the case in London and in Rome, where various pieces were discovered. In London's Financial District, construction workers found several pieces under the mud. According to the archeologists from the Museum of London, the haul consisted of coins, shoes, drains, writing tablets, and other charms from the mid-40's A.D. to 410 A.D. The pieces were believed to be from the time when the Romans established London. Thankfully, the relics were found to be in go...