Significant treasures that remain among the most valuable.
Throughout history, there have always been curious individuals interested in treasure and treasure hunting, searching for ancient artifacts and coins. Although treasure hunting is illegal in many countries, including Iran, and any excavation without proper permits is prohibited, some still seek the buried treasures hidden in the ground or in abandoned places. If you’re interested in treasure hunting and adventures surrounding treasure, we will introduce you to stories of treasures that many people around the world are trying to find but have not succeeded yet!
The Story of the Florence Diamond
The Florence Diamond, one of the largest and most famous yellow diamonds in the world, originally came from India and is estimated to weigh about 137.27 carats. This diamond initially belonged to the Medici family in Florence and was considered one of their valuable treasures.
In the late 17th century, upon the death of the last Medici family member, the Florence Diamond was transferred to the Austrian imperial family. At that time, its value was estimated at around $750,000, which was a significant amount; however, its fate changed with the fall of the Austrian Empire during World War I. The Austrian imperial family, in an effort to preserve this valuable treasure, took it to Switzerland. After being moved to Switzerland, the exact location of the Florence Diamond remained unknown, turning it into one of history’s biggest mysteries. Some believe the diamond was stolen by a relative of the family, while others think it was divided into smaller stones and thus will never be seen again.
This story remains one of the great mysteries of the world of jewels, and treasure hunters and historians continue to search for the final fate of the Florence Diamond.
The Legend of the Lost Gold Mine
In the 1840s, a group of gold seekers went to the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona and discovered a gold mine. This mine quickly became one of the most profitable in the area; however, thisfortunedidn’t last long; a group of Apache warriors attacked the mine and massacred all the workers. With the workers’ deaths, the exact location of the mine was also lost, turning it into a major mystery.
In the 1870s, a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz, known as the “Dutchman,” claimed to have rediscovered this lost mine. He extracted gold from this mine for years and gained considerable wealth; however, Waltz never revealed the exact location of the mine to anyone and took the secret to his grave.
On his deathbed, Waltz described the mine’s location to Julia Thomas, a neighbor who cared for him. However, Thomas was never able to find the mine. Since then, many treasure seekers have gone to the Superstition Mountains searching for this lost mine, but no one has succeeded in finding it.
The Story of Fabergé Eggs
Since 1885, Russian tsars gifted eggs made of precious stones and metals to the women of their family, crafted by the famous jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé. These beautiful and exquisite eggs were each a masterpiece on their own, hiding smaller treasures inside them.
These eggs were presented on various occasions, especially Easter, to queens and princes, each with its own unique story and design. It is said that a total of 50 Fabergé eggs were created; however, with the Russian Revolution in 1917, many of these eggs were confiscated by the new government and gradually disappeared over time.
Historians and treasure hunters have been able to trace many of these eggs, but 7 eggs are still missing and their whereabouts remain unknown. In 2012, one of these lost eggs was accidentally discovered in the home of an American scrap metal dealer. This discovery revealed that these artistic treasures could be hidden anywhere, and there is still hope to find the rest of them.
The Secret of Leon Trabuco’s Gold
In the early 1930s, Leon Trabuco, a Mexican millionaire, along with his business partners, made several mysterious flights to the New Mexico desert. Their goal was to hide a large amount of gold, hoping for a significant profit with the rising gold prices. This group buried their gold in a secret location in the desert and awaited the right opportunity to sell it.
In 1934, the U.S. government enacted a law that made private ownership of gold illegal. This law severely impacted Trabuco and his partners’ plans, putting them in a difficult position. Within a few months, all members of this group mysteriously lost their lives, and the map of the gold’s hiding place was lost with them.
This story has become one of the greatest mysteries in history, and many treasure hunters have sought to find this lost gold in the desert, but no one has succeeded in uncovering it. Some believe that this gold is still hidden deep in the New Mexico desert, waiting for someone to discover its secret.
The Secret of the Chinese Imperial Seal
The Chinese Imperial Seal, also known as the Heir’s Seal, is one of the most valuable and mysterious historical artifacts of ancient China. This jade seal was engraved in 221 BC for the newly appointed Emperor of China, Shi Huangdi. The seal symbolized the power and legitimacy of the emperor and was passed down from dynasty to dynasty.
Over the centuries, this seal passed through various emperors and was used as a symbol of authority and sovereignty; however, in the 10th century, it suddenly disappeared, leaving no trace in history. This sudden disappearance has led to various theories about its fate.
Some believe that the seal was lost during wars and internal rebellions, while others think it was secretly hidden in a safe place. In recent years, claims have been made about the discovery of several seals known as the original imperial seals, but none of these claims have been verified yet.
