Top 14 Unveiling Remarkable Discoveries Found by Chance

2. Fairy-Tale Treasure Unearthed by Austrian Man Digging in Yard

Treasure Trove Discovered in Wiener Neustadt, Austria Location: Wiener Neustadt, Vienna Year Found: 2011 Estimated Value: Not Known In the spring of 2011, a man in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, unearthed an incredible treasure while digging in his backyard. The find included hundreds of pieces of jewelry, such as 200 rings, elaborate belt buckles, brooches, silver plates, and more, all packed within a single hoard.

Fairy-Tale Treasure Discovered in Wiener Neustadt, Austria While digging in his yard, an Austrian man stumbled upon a treasure trove featuring numerous pieces adorned with pearls, fossilized coral, and other priceless elements. After evaluation, the items were dated to be approximately 650 years old. Austrian authorities labeled this find as one of the “most significant” discoveries of Middle Age riches in the country's history, despite not assigning a monetary value to the treasure.