Conny Waters – AncientPages.com –<\/strong> Scientists have recently unveiled a significant archaeological discovery that had been kept confidential due to concerns about vandalism.<\/p>\n Researchers can now share their findings after conducting secret excavations from 2020 to 2024. Directed by the National Institute for Archaeological Research (INRA), these excavations took place at Um Rank in Holzthum (Parc Hosingen) and focused on uncovering the foundations of a fortified structure from the Late Roman Empire, known as a “burgus.”<\/p>\n Scientists suggest that the individuals who buried this treasure planned to return and reclaim their wealth eventually. However, for reasons unknown, they never fulfilled this intention. Credit: INRA<\/em><\/p>\n During this research, archaeologists made an extraordinary monetary discovery near the Roman fort: a treasure trove of 141 Roman coins featuring effigies of nine emperors who ruled between 364 and 408 AD. Notably, among these coins are three depicting Emperor Eugenius. It is a rare find due to his brief reign from 392 to 394 AD. This discovery is particularly significant because it allows for studying an entire ancient monetary deposit within its archaeological context, providing insights into why it was buried.<\/p>\n Credit: INRA<\/em><\/p>\n The hoard’s size and material composition are unusual, representing substantial personal wealth. Each gold solidus weighed approximately 4.5 grams and was highly pure, amounting to over six kilograms of pure gold\u2014a collection most people in the Roman Empire would never have seen.<\/p>\n![\"Secret](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/romantreasureluxembourg.jpg\")
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