Mysteries Of The Hidden Treasures- Part One
Thanks to a Nazi train that was allegedly found in Poland, treasure hunt is again in the center of the world’s attention. And these five hidden treasures are probably the most intriguing and fascinating.
A treasure that was hidden by the American collector
Millionaire, a writer and art collector Forest Fen discovered that he was suffering from cancer in 1988 and he wanted to hide his treasure for which will seek generations. He definitely succeeded, but only in 2010, because he managed to beat the cancer.
The treasure was hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, and it is estimated to be worth between one and three million dollars. Although Fen later even wrote two books with traces and instructions on how to get to the treasure, even five years later, no one has managed to find it.
The researchers went so far as to tracked Forest Fen, dug up the graves of his parents and brother and the like.
"Treasure of Lima"
Having conquered the Inca empire in the 16th century, the Spaniards got their hands on the enormous wealth. Most of the values stored in Lima until 1820, when the Spaniards were forced to moved it because of the rebellion.
For this job was charged British Captain William Thompson, who planned to take it in his sailboat "Mary Dear". But greed was stronger than the British and the Spanish guards were killed and - of course - hidden treasure. However, the Spanish got hold of them and executed entire British crew, except Thompson. He promised to reveal the location where the treasure was buried.
Spaniards redirected to Cocos (near present-day Costa Rica), and when they reached the shore, Thompson and his assistant managed to escape into the jungle. The Spaniards did not find them and so they were left without treasure.
Historians claim that the hidden treasure today worth about 200 million US dollars, and many questions about the goods may never be answered. Could Thompson and his assistant unearthed treasure and enjoy it to the end of life, far from the eyes of the Spaniards? Has it ever been buried on the island that are directed Spaniards?
All these stories were enough for treasure hunters form around the world to start searching for this valuable objects. Today, there are more specialized companies who are specialized for such specific job. We can expect in the future some very interesting news.