When the Atocha sank, the Spanish tried for years to recover it. However, one man eventually found its vast riches many years later.
The Atocha was a famous ship that sank while carrying a staggering amount of gold and silver. How could this happen to such an important ship?
In 1840, workers stumbled upon the Cuerdale Hoard while repairing the south bank of the River Ribble. It contained more than 8,600 silver artifacts.
For hundreds of years, people knew the “greatest treasure in all of England” lay somewhere near the south bank of the River Ribble. They just couldn’t find it.
A small treasure of gold coins was discovered in Bulgaria, but it was much larger at one time. Treasure hunters made off with most of it, leaving only 18 coins.
On the brink of revolutionary war, the city of Lima sought to hide its valuable treasure. Unfortunately, they entrusted it to pirates…
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