Treasures of the Southwest: Discoveries that Made History!

Treasures of the Southwest: Discoveries that Made History!

An archaeological triumph has made Trier the treasure capital of the world! The largest coin hoard that the Roman Empire ever produced has now been discovered and is causing a sensation! The exciting discovery and research of this breathtaking treasure took over two decades. But that's not all: 40,000 years ago, artists in the Swabian Alb created true masterpieces that represent humanity's oldest works of art!

The SWR presenter Dennis Wilms presents hundreds of the most important and fascinating finds from the region in the rousing program “Treasures of the Southwest”. This remarkable show highlights not only great discoveries, but also the spectacular accidental finds that enrich humanity's heritage. From the secret fields of the Black Forest to the mysterious caves of the Swabian Alb to small villages in the Eifel and the Palatinate - treasures that tell individual stories and that captivate the viewer!

Significant discoveries and precious objects

These also include the sparkling crowns of the Baden margraves and Württemberg kings. These jeweled relics are not only immeasurably valuable, they symbolize the absolute power of their bearers in the past. These treasures were often hidden beneath the pavement of ancient cities, but now they are being revealed! Wilms guides viewers through the poignant stories behind these finds and explains why they are still so important today.