Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

Construction workers in Belgium have made an extraordinary discovery after unearthing a stash of gold valued at approximately €9 million. The treasure was found concealed within the walls of a cellar while the crew was performing routine drilling work to install new sewage pipes at a residential property.

According to the BBC, the gold had been carefully hidden inside the structure, suggesting it may have been placed there for safekeeping during a period of historical instability. The discovery has prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities to determine the origin of the gold and to establish legal ownership of the find.

While such discoveries are rare, they occasionally occur during major renovations of older European properties. Experts are expected to examine the items to verify their historical significance and authenticity. For now, the site has been secured as officials work to process the find according to Belgian property and treasure trove laws.