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At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a coin from the Himyarite Kingdom, showcasing the ancient Musnad script—one of the earliest forms of Arabic writing.
The resemblance between Musnad and Viking runes is astonishing, sparking curiosity about the potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.
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