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Hikers Stumble Upon a Pile of Gold Coins, Igniting a Historical Hunt

An article from the NY Times. Two hikers were strolling in the foothills of the Krkonose Mountains in the Czech Republic in early February when they noticed something shiny peeking out of a stone wall. They pulled out what turned out to be an aluminum can, looked inside and found a small fortune.

The discovery of coins and jewelry in the Czech Republic worth up to $680,000 raises a tantalizing mystery for historians and amateur sleuths: Who buried the treasure?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/world/europe/czech-treasure-gold-discovery.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ek8.9zPX.nyeq8EHi5SVs&smid=url-share

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So when do the reports begin of walls coming down all over the place as treasure hunters look for their 'pot of gold' ?