Picked up some 'junk', unexpectedly experts said it was treasure

Thomas Karlsson, a man from the town of Alingsas in southwestern Sweden, stumbled upon the treasure while mapping the forest near his home. The treasure consisted of more than 50 items, necklaces, bracelets, rings, coins... Most of them were made of bronze, probably belonging to high-status women during the Bronze Age.

At first, Thomas thought these items were just junk because they were mixed in with old discarded items. To be sure, Thomas reported and asked archaeological experts to examine them.

After examination, experts concluded that these jewelry items date back between 2,500 and 2,750 years. They also believe that the artifacts were left behind on purpose, considered offerings to one or more gods, or as capital for a new life in the afterlife.

The above treasure includes more than 50 items, necklaces, bracelets, rings, coins... (Photo: Dailymail)

Archaeologists congratulated Thomas on his luck, as it is rare to find such treasure in the jungle, as ancient tribes often buried offerings in swamps or let them float down rivers. Perhaps the treasure was dug up by animals in the jungle and found exposed on the ground, next to the rocks.

Experts also shared that this is one of the largest Bronze Age discoveries ever known in Sweden.

Swedish law requires anyone who finds antiquities to report them to the police or local authorities because they are considered state property. The country's National Heritage Board offers a reward to the finder.

Mr. Thomas said: " Whether I am rewarded or not is no longer important. I will contribute the antiques inside so that my friends can help discover more about human history, about the Bronze Age, which our understanding is still very limited due to the lack of specific records."

Quoc Thai (Source: Dailymail)

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