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Belgian Workers Uncover $9 Million Gold Hoard in Basement Wall
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Belgian Workers Uncover $9 Million Gold Hoard in Basement Wall

Construction workers in Belgium stumbled upon a hidden treasure worth approximately €9 million (R$54.3 million) while renovating a property owned by a social welfare organization. The discovery has sparked a legal debate over ownership rights, with both the workers and the charity potentially entitled to a share if no original owner comes forward within five years.

Exame17 August 2026