Gold Rush on the Bricks The recent discovery of $10 million in gold hidden behind bricked cellar walls in Dendermonde, Belgium, has sent shockwaves through the region.
The find consists of 50 gold bars and piles of coins, an intriguing example of how history can be buried beneath our feet. Construction workers stumbled upon the treasure trove while laying a sewerage pipe.
"We certainly hadn't expected to find gold," said Kobe, one of the crew members, in an interview with Belgian news outlet VRT. The discovery has sparked both wonder and wariness among locals and authorities.