Dacian silver treasure unearthed in Transylvanian village

A Dacian silver hoard weighing approximately 550 grams has been discovered in Beresztelke (Breaza), Mureș County. The six-piece jewellery collection likely belonged to a prominent male or female member of the Dacian aristocracy, the Mureș County Museum announced on Facebook.

Stunning ancient treasure found in Transylvanian village

The discovery was made by two treasure hunters using metal detectors, Transtelex reported. According to a statement from the museum, each of the six silver pieces found in Beresztelke (Breaza) is unique. The set includes a bracelet adorned with plant motifs, a pair of fibulae, a smaller four-knotted fibula, a necklace decorated with three triangular pendants, and a belt made from oval plates accompanied by a rectangular plate featuring sun motifs.

Beresztelke is located in Mureș County, about five kilometres from Reghin. According to the latest Romanian census, out of the village’s 1,180 residents, 490 identified as Hungarian.

In the museum’s statement, it is noted that although it is unclear whether the 550-gram hoard belonged to a man or a woman, the ceremonial nature and craftsmanship of the items suggest the owner held high status.