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.
A bracelet with plant motifs, elegant fibulae, a necklace with dangling ornaments, and a belt decorated with sun symbols: these simple yet beautiful pieces likely belonged to a high-ranking member of Dacian society.
The museum emphasised that the discovery is of exceptional archaeological importance, as it represents the first evidence of Dacian presence in this part of Transylvania. “The find opens up new perspectives on the region’s history,” the statement said. The next step is a field investigation. Experts hope to uncover a nearby Dacian settlement or fortress. According to the museum, the treasure was found by Moldovan Dionisie-Aurel and Zahan Sebastian-Adrian, who reported the find in accordance with legal requirements.
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