A treasure trove like a fairytale in Austria

An Austrian man digging in his garden has 'stumbled upon' precious treasures, with hundreds of jewelry from centuries ago and many other precious objects. Austrian authorities likened this discovery to a fairy tale.

A ring in the treasure was discovered in Austria.

Austria's national curator said the treasure included more than 200 rings, brooches, belts, gold-plated plates, other precious items with pearls, fossil corals and other decorations. These items date from about 650 years ago and are currently being valued and originated.

' Fairy tales still exist! 'Austrian national antiques announced a treasure found.

' An individual has found precious treasures in the garden .' And this is ' one of the most important discoveries about medieval treasures in Austria'.

It is known that the man discovered the treasure for many years before digging his garden to expand a small pond. Profil magazine identified the man as Andreas K. in Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna.

The brooch in the treasure.

When the ornaments were discovered in 2007, Andreas K. did not report to authorities until more items were found in soil in the basement box while packing to sell the two houses. last year.

At first the man posted photos of the items he found online and when collectors judged them to be valuable items, he brought them to inspection authorities. The magazine said the person who discovered the treasure did not want to sell it to get money that was being considered for one of Austria's museums.