A man had been searching for a long time to find the perfect house for his family. His search led him to an abandoned building that had been unoccupied for many years.

With the support of a construction team, the buyer began the restoration process. The workers first dismantled the ceiling and removed the floors, which is when the owner encountered an unexpected surprise.

Beneath the decayed floorboards, they discovered a small, securely locked chest.

The chest appeared to have been hidden for at least a century, as its condition suggested significant age. Few people likely knew of its existence. The builders informed the buyer about the discovery, and when he arrived, they worked together to retrieve it. The chest was quite heavy, so they had to use ropes to lift it.

Opening the chest proved challenging due to the rust-covered fasteners. They had to use tools to pry it open. Once the lid finally gave way, something shiny was revealed inside.

The chest was filled with ingots, nearly nine thousand in total. Upon further examination, it was confirmed that the chest contained real silver. The find was valued at twenty million rubles.