In Sweden, authorities unveiled an extraordinary find: a vast treasure consisting of 20,000 medieval-era silver items discovered near Stockholm.

The Stockholm County Administration in Sweden has revealed a remarkable discovery: one of the largest silver treasures in the country's history. This trove, comprising 20,000 pieces, dates back to the early Middle Ages and shines a light on a turbulent period stretching into the 12th century.

Discovered near a rural Stockholm home once belonging to a fisherman, the treasure consists of necklaces, beads, and rare coins. For security reasons, officials have chosen to keep the location confidential.

Sofia Andersson, an archaeological expert at the county council, commented on its uniqueness: "This may well be one of the biggest silver treasures from the early Middle Ages ever found in Sweden. It is completely unique; we have no comparable finds from that era in Stockholm's history."

The collection weighs about six kilograms and includes silver coins engraved with "Canutus," Latin for King Knut. According to Britannica Encyclopedia, he played a significant role in organizing Sweden's monetary system and solidifying royal authority.

The majority of these coins originate from the 12th century-a time marked by historians as rife with political upheaval and social change. Experts speculate that this treasure might have been hurriedly buried by a wealthy family during chaos or threat and was never retrieved, adding layers of mystery to its story.

Lin Annerbäck, Director of Stockholm's Museum of Medieval History, noted: "The discovery is extraordinary as it is the first silver hoard of this scale from medieval Stockholm. It reveals much about the power structure and economy at that time."