Thomas Karlsson, a man in the town of Alingsas in southwestern Sweden, accidentally found the treasure while mapping the forest near where he lived. This treasure has more than 50 items, necklaces, bracelets, rings, coins… Most of them are made of bronze, probably belonged to high-ranking women in the Bronze Age.

At first, Thomas thought these items were just junk because he saw them mixed in with a pile of old, discarded items. To be sure, Thomas reported and asked archaeological experts to verify.

After examination, experts concluded that these jewels were between 2,500 and 2,750 years old. They also believe that the above antiquities were left on purpose, considered offerings to one or more gods, or capital for a new life in the afterlife.

The treasure above has more than 50 items, necklaces, bracelets, rings, coins… (Photo: Dailymail)

Archaeological experts congratulated Thomas on his luck, because it is very rare to find such a treasure in the forest, because ancient tribes often buried offerings in swamps or floated them down rivers. Perhaps, this treasure was dug up by animals in the forest and found in an exposed position right on the ground, near the rocks.

Experts also shared that this is one of the largest Bronze Age discoveries ever known in Sweden.

Swedish law requires anyone who finds antiques to notify the police or local authorities as they are considered state property. The country’s National Heritage Committee will reward the finder of the artifact.

Mr Thomas said: “It doesn’t matter if I get a reward or not. I will contribute the antiquities inside to help my friends discover more about human history, about the Bronze Age, about which our knowledge is still very limited because there are no specific records.