Belgian students have discovered a stash of gold worth an estimated €9 million while conducting an excavation near Brussels, according to Belgian broadcaster VTM. The find occurred during a routine dig, and the students initially thought they had stumbled upon €1 coins.
One of the students, 18-year-old Kobe, told VTM: “We suddenly saw something lying there. At first I thought it was €1 coins.” The discovery turned out to be far more valuable, with the gold stash valued at approximately €9 million.
The exact location and circumstances of the find have not been fully disclosed, but the students have reported the discovery to authorities. The gold is believed to be of significant historical or monetary value, and experts are now examining the items.
This unexpected find has sparked interest among archaeologists and historians, who are working to determine the origin and age of the gold. The students have been praised for their honesty in reporting the discovery.
