We all probably imagined how we find buried treasures and incredible treasures. That is why many people love the lottery so much. Of course, all the really interesting treasures have already been found, right? But no. Treasures worth billions of dollars can still be found. They are just waiting for the right adventurer to track them down. So grab your pick, shovel, equipment and start excavating …
Treasures of "El Grande"
The Santissim Concepcion, known at the time as the El Grande, was a massive Spanish galleon commanded by Admiral Ortiz Aosemen. It sank in 1683. El Grande was on its way to Spain, carrying real treasures on board, but was caught in a hurricane that killed it, along with 496 crew members on board. Only four people made it to the shores of St. Augustine, Florida, but the ship and its treasures were never found.
El Grande is believed to have carried silver bars, spices, 1,500 pounds of gold, 77 crates of pearls, 217 crates of other goods, and 49 crates of emeralds. Legend has it that only one crate filled with clothes was washed ashore in Florida, but 1,500 pesos were also found in it. But since then nothing has been found. Attempts to find the treasure continued until about 1701, but the location of the sunken ship is currently unknown. It may be located somewhere in the waters of Key Biscayne or anywhere between the coast of Florida and the Bahamas.
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Treasures of "San Miguel"
Many treasures were lost at sea in the early years of the eighteenth century. In 1715, a small fleet of ships came together to form a fleet of treasure ships. They were heading from the New World to Spain. The country was in dire need of funds after the war, so it was not surprising that many ships filled with treasures were sent to Europe in peacetime to help fill the empire's coffers.
The flotilla, organized in 1715, was one such mission. The ships hit the road ahead of hurricane season. At the time, it was believed that this would help avoid pirate attacks. The Spanish ships did manage to avoid meeting the pirates, but they had to deal with a hurricane. As a result, every ship in the fleet sank. In the aftermath of these shipwrecks, measures were taken repeatedly to find the treasure. Six of the seven ships were discovered, so that only a small part of the treasure is still under water. The San Miguel was a small vessel, much lighter than a galleon and therefore faster. That is why he was loaded with treasures, but they all ended up under water. You can still try to find this treasure.
Genghis Khan's treasures
It may surprise you that the final resting place of the most successful emperor in history, who commanded a large army, is still unknown. The tomb of Genghis Khan has been considered lost for almost a thousand years. But wherever it is, the untold wealth of the Mongol Empire must be nearby.
There is a main legend about the tomb of Genghis Khan. It says that the emperor himself wanted to keep the place of his future burial a secret. Therefore, 40 subjects took his body and buried it in a place known only to them. They were then killed by Genghis Khan's guards, who, in turn, committed suicide, so that there was not a single witness left to tell where the grave was. It is also believed that 40 girls, dressed in precious robes adorned with gold and fine gems, were killed and buried along with the ruler to join his spirit in the afterlife. Whether or not this story is true does not matter. The location of Genghis Khan's resting place remains a mystery, but many are still looking for the grave.
Treasure search
Many believe that Genghis Khan was buried somewhere in Kyrgyzstan. In the 1970s, several Soviet expeditions were sent, but they never managed to find anything. Some believe that the grave may be at the top of Mount Burkhan Khaldun in Mongolia, as it was one of the highest points in the empire, which means it is a rather symbolic place for the leader's burial.
Anna Pismenna