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Rare €1 Million Amber Discovered in Romania

4/3/2025

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In a remarkable find in southeast Romania, a woman stumbled upon a stunning 3.5kg amber piece, initially thought to be a mere doorstop, now valued at an astonishing €1 million. Dating back 38-70 million years, this national treasure has been acquired by the Croatian government for the Museum of History in Krakow, Poland, where it will undergo scientific analysis.

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In a remarkable find in southeast Romania, a woman stumbled upon a stunning 3.5kg amber piece, initially thought to be a mere doorstop, now valued at an astonishing €1 million. Dating back 38-70 million years, this national treasure has been acquired by the Croatian government for the Museum of History in Krakow, Poland, where it will undergo scientific analysis.