At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a medallion from the Himyarite Kingdom (115 BC-AD 525 ), 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 potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.
At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a medallion from the Himyarite Kingdom (115 BC-AD 525 ), 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 potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.
Andrey, a Russian entrepreneur living in Brazil who, fearing retaliation, asked that NPR not use his last name, said Telegram has become one of the few places Russians can access independent news about the war. He floated the idea of restricting the use of Telegram in Ukraine and Russia, a suggestion that was met with fierce opposition from users. Shortly after, Durov backed off the idea. Friday’s performance was part of a larger shift. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 2%, 2.9%, and 3.5%, respectively. NEWS Now safely in France with his spouse and three of his children, Kliuchnikov scrolls through Telegram to learn about the devastation happening in his home country.
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