Treasure or deposit finds of intact and damaged metal objects are characteristic of the earlier period of the Late Bronze Age in our region. Bronze weapons, tools, and jewelry were placed by the inhabitants of that time in specially selected locations, predominantly in more secluded and remote areas. They buried them in the ground, placed them in pits or rock crevices, or deposited them in rivers or lakes. Initially, experts interpreted these finds as lost property belonging to traveling merchants and craftsmen, who were forced to hastily bury their possessions during turbulent times. Today, some of these finds are attributed a sacred role, being viewed as offerings dedicated to deities.

Hočko Pohorje, treasure find of bronze objects, 12th century BCE. A total of 238 bronze items have been preserved, including finished products, semi-finished items, ingots, and other fragmented or partially preserved objects. The find was acquired in 1932 for the Museum Society in Maribor by Franjo Baš.