Belgium: Construction workers find 9 million euro gold treasure in old house wall

A significant historical treasure, estimated to be worth around nine million euros, was discovered by construction workers in Dendermonde, Belgium, during the renovation of an old house.

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At first, he thought the found coins were ordinary one-euro coins. Then he noticed the adjacent gold bar and realized that the workers had discovered a real treasure trove.

The find occurred when workers were installing sewage pipes and broke through a basement wall. An 18-year-old student worker, Kobe, initially mistook the discovered coins for ordinary one-euro pieces until he spotted a gold bar nearby, realizing they had stumbled upon a substantial hoard.

Upon discovering the treasure, the construction crew promptly contacted the police, who secured the gold bars and coins. The markings on the gold bars are visible, but the exact origin, date of minting, and the circumstances under which the treasure was hidden remain unknown.

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It would be theft, and besides, it would be impossible to hide such a large quantity of coins and bars.

Belgian media reports indicate the house belonged to a businessman involved in brewing since the late 19th century before being acquired by a charity organization, "CAW Oost-Vlaanderen," which is currently redeveloping the property for social assistance. The organization's head expressed satisfaction with the find, hoping the proceeds can aid their mission. However, the treasure's ultimate fate is uncertain. Belgian law mandates a five-year waiting period during which the legal owner can claim the valuables. If the gold is found to be illegally obtained, neither the workers nor the property owner will be entitled to it. Police have launched an investigation and stored the valuables securely, urging the public not to visit the site.

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He hopes that in the future, the organization will receive money from this treasure trove and be able to direct it to help people.