11.11.2026 17:50
During excavation for the foundation of a new house in India, a copper vessel was found under the ground. Inside the vessel, 22 pieces of gold jewelry with a total weight of approximately 466 grams were found. It is being investigated who buried the gold, which is stated to be worth millions of lira.
A remarkable discovery was made during foundation excavation for the construction of a new house in the village of Lakkundi in Karnataka state, India. Workers found a copper vessel hidden underground at a depth of about 1.5 meters. When the vessel was opened, a large number of gold ornaments hidden inside were revealed.
22 PIECES OF GOLD CAME OUT OF THE COPPER VESSEL
Examinations determined that the copper vessel contained 22 pieces of jewelry consisting of gold chains, bracelets, rings, and earrings. The gold, weighing about 466 grams in total, was assessed to be worth 60-70 lakh Indian rupees, or approximately 3.2 million lira.
INVESTIGATION INTO WHO BURIED THE GOLD IS UNDERWAY
Following the discovery, archaeologists and officials were dispatched to the area. An investigation was launched to determine who had hidden the gold unearthed from under the ground in the past and for what purpose. Experts are considering the possibility that the ornaments may have been buried by a family in ancient times, while research into the exact date and history of the finds is reported to be ongoing.