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Gold Treasure in Dendermonde Linked to Brewer Family
A 9 million euro gold treasure found in Dendermonde likely belonged to the wealthy Van Assche brewer family, says former mayor Piet Buyse.
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A 9 million euro gold treasure found in Dendermonde likely belonged to the wealthy Van Assche brewer family, says former mayor Piet Buyse.
An 18-year-old student worker and colleagues found a €9 million gold hoard hidden in a wall in Dendermonde, Belgium. Ownership remains under investigation.
The centuries-old rivalry between Aalst and Dendermonde has been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage, boosting tourism.