Ten： The Mystery of the Tsar’s 500 Tons of Gold
The Tsar's 500 tons of gold were, in fact, the famous Kolchak gold. It was military funds allocated by the Tsar to Kolchak. However, after Kolchak was defeated, the 500 tons of gold were lost during his retreat. To this day, the whereabouts of this gold remain unknown, a world mystery.
Ninth: The Mystery of Shi Dakai's Treasure
In June 1863, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom general Shi Dakai's army was annihilated at Zidachang in Sichuan. Shi Dakai fled with a large amount of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom money. Before his defeat, Shi Dakai buried a vast cache of treasure, hoping that future generations would find it by following clues. The mystery of Shi Dakai's treasure remains a mystery, with various folk legends and even historians unable to determine whether it actually existed.
Number 8: Where did Cixi's coffin of treasures go?
After Cixi's death, her coffin of treasures was moved from the Summer Palace, reportedly initially heading north to Tianjin. Later, the legendary "Four Great Families" emerged, accumulating vast wealth, including items from Cixi's coffin. It wasn't until the 20th century that descendants of these families realized the value of these items and donated them to museums. Currently, the Palace Museum houses a total of 168 pieces of Cixi's coffin treasures from the four great families.
Number 7: The Mystery of the "Red Army" Treasures
In the early 9th century, Czech Queen Libusz established a formidable royal guard, led by Prasda, who later became renowned in Czech history. Prasda subsequently formed the powerful Red Maidens, a force that commanded the government and the people. Composed entirely of unmarried virgins, the Red Maidens plundered and imposed their own laws. Prasda amassed a vast treasure trove and hid it in Dilven Castle. After the Red Maidens were annihilated, the treasures were never found.
Number 6: The Mystery of Rommel's Huge Gold Loot
During World War II, German troops looted vast quantities of wealth across Europe, including gold, art, jewelry, and other treasures. German General Rommel was accused of participating in this plunder, amassing a vast fortune in a short period of time. However, the fate of this wealth remains a mystery, and the search continues to this day.
Fifth: The Mystery of Australia's Treasure Island
From the 1550s to the 1570s, the Spanish followed Columbus's voyages to the Americas, plundering countless gold, silver, and jewelry from the Indians. The treasure maps they returned home were looted by pirates, who buried them on Lohoud Island and mapped the treasure. This spawned numerous "treasure maps," both genuine and fake, and the pirates' legacy became a captivating mystery, with Lohoud Island becoming a global phenomenon.
Fourth: The Treasure of the Knights Templar
The Knights Templar were founded in 1119, with their headquarters in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, hence the name. Their symbol was a red cross on a white background. The organization was Europe's earliest bankers, and even the kings of France and England entrusted their treasures to them. At the time, the Knights Templar were arguably as wealthy as a nation. King Philip IV of France, intent on obtaining their treasure, ordered the arrest of all the Templars. While the Templars perished, the treasure was never found.
Third: Treasures from the San José Shipwreck
The San José was a Spanish galleon. In May 1708, Captain Fedez sailed the San José back to Spain from Colombia. The ship was loaded with gold, silver, gems, and jewelry, all plundered from Spain's South American colonies. Unfortunately, the Spanish galleon encountered a British fleet during its voyage. The powerful British fleet opened fire on the San José, and the whereabouts of the over 600 crew members and countless treasures on board were lost forever. The San José treasure ship became a legend.
Second: The California Gold Mine Hidden Under the Sea
A group of prospectors boarded the steamship America, loaded with gold mined from the California mines. Unfortunately, on September 10, 1857, their ship suffered an unexpected disaster. The hold burst, allowing seawater to leak into the hull. Ultimately, 423 prospectors, along with a vast amount of gold, sank into the vast ocean. The whereabouts of this California gold treasure remains a global mystery.
First: Tutankhamun's Tomb
This is the best-preserved pharaoh's tomb, dating back over 3,300 years. It is one of the greatest discoveries in Egyptian and even world archaeology. The incomparable historical value of the artifacts and the mysteries they hold continue to be a subject of research for archaeologists. Tragically, Tutankhamun's reign over this vast empire was short-lived, with his sudden death at the age of 19. His preservation is due to two factors: first, his hasty burial by the next pharaoh, outside the designated location, and second, the relative insignificance of his tomb.
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