October
15
/ 2025
A remarkable discovery near Stockholm has brought to light one of Sweden's largest medieval silver hoards, containing an estimated 20,000 coins along with precious jewelry and ornaments. The six-kilogram treasure trove, dating to the 12th century, was accidentally uncovered by a man digging for fishing worms near his summer residence in the Stockholm area. This extraordinary find represents one of the most significant medieval treasure discoveries in Swedish history, offering unprecedented insights into early medieval wealth and trade networks. A Fortunate Discovery Beneath Swedish Soil The treasure came to light when the finder was searching for earthworms as fishing bait near his summer cottage. Buried within a deteriorated copper cauldron, the hoard contained silver coins, rings, pendants, and pearls meticulously
