Dutch Historian Discovers 1,000-Year-Old Medieval Golden Treasure in Northern City of Hoogwoud

The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) has announced the discovery of a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure. The treasure was discovered by 27-year-old Dutch historian Lorenzo Ruijter, who told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since he was 10. The treasure consists of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, and was found in 2021 in the small northern city of Hoogwoud, using a metal detector.

Ruijter said he was surprised by the find, saying “I never expected to discover anything like this”. He added that it was hard to keep it a secret for two years. The National Museum of Antiquities needed the time to clean, investigate and date the treasure’s objects.

The museum has not yet revealed the exact age of the treasure, but experts believe it dates back to the 11th century. The earrings and coins are decorated with filigree, a type of intricate metalwork, and the coins are from various countries, including England and Germany.

The museum has not yet revealed the exact age of the treasure, but experts believe it dates back to the 11th century. The earrings and coins are decorated with filigree, a type of intricate metalwork, and the coins are from various countries, including England and Germany.

The treasure is a unique find and is of great historical value. The museum is currently working to preserve the treasure and make it available for public viewing.