Metal detectorists find mysterious trove of ancient jewelry in Romania. See it
Two metal detectorists in Romania uncovered a trove of centuries-old silver jewelry, providing evidence of an ancient settlement in the region.
In accordance with the law, they turned over their finds to the state, and the finds were then confirmed by the Mureș County Museum to be of Dacian origin, according to a news release from Breaza Municipality City Hall.
The finds, weighing over one pound, included a bracelet, fibulae, or brooches, a necklace with a pendant and a belt with a plate decorated with celestial images, according to officials.
Experts said the discovery is the first evidence of the existence of a Dacian settlement in the area of Breaza in central Romania.
The artifacts may be close to 2,000 years old as Dacia existed in present-day Romania until the end of the first century, when it was conquered by the Roman empire.
The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.
Officials said the jewelry may have been buried as an offering to a deity or as a way to hide valuables during times of trouble.
The treasure will continue to be studied and documented before being put on display at the Mureș County Museum, officials said.
Breaza is about a 70-mile drive northwest from Bucharest.
TranslateGPT was used to translate the news releases from Breaza City Hall and the Mureș County Museum.
This story was originally published April 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM with the headline "Metal detectorists find mysterious trove of ancient jewelry in Romania. See it."
