2012-10-24 10:34

Amber treasure discovered on Lithuania's Baltic coast

War history enthusiasts in Klaipėda have discovered a substantial treasure of amber in sand next to the Black Fortress in Giruliai, western Lithuania, Lietuvos Rytas daily reports.
Pajūryje aptikta gintaro gabalų krūvelė
Pajūryje aptikta gintaro gabalų krūvelė / Aurelijos Kripaitės/15min.lt nuotr.

The treasure of chunks of amber, which each measure a few centimeters in diameter, weighs about 1.5 kilograms.

Specialists believe the treasure was left behind by withdrawing German troops during World War II more than 50 years ago. In addition to amber, the treasure included unfinished amber jewelery, a fragment of thick window glass and a piece of iron horseshoe.

A bottle containing a love letter was discovered in the area a few weeks ago.

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