10 MOST WANTED TREASURES
Tomb of Alexander the Great.
The pursuit of this treasure began in the fourth century AD The latest research in Alexandria or put it in Siwa (Egypt). The death of the king of Macedonia and disciple of Aristotle was a mystery. But archaeologists claim that his coffin be surrounded by gold and precious stones.
The pursuit of this treasure began in the fourth century AD The latest research in Alexandria or put it in Siwa (Egypt). The death of the king of Macedonia and disciple of Aristotle was a mystery. But archaeologists claim that his coffin be surrounded by gold and precious stones.
Some archaeologists argue that the mausoleum of the great conqueror is just below the Latin Cemetery in the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which would correspond to the legends who for centuries have located in that zone the tomb of Alexander. However, that part of the city was excavated by a veritable maze of tunnels, and the confirmation of the finding will not happen soon.
The archaeological community maintains its reservations, since recently a Greek archeologist assured much fanfare to have found the tomb in the desert oasis of Siwa, located in the Libyan desert, then checking the falsity of this discovery.
The archaeological community maintains its reservations, since recently a Greek archeologist assured much fanfare to have found the tomb in the desert oasis of Siwa, located in the Libyan desert, then checking the falsity of this discovery.
Atahalpa Treasury
More than 20 gold bullion emperor Atahualpa are sought by various peoples of Ecuador. It seems that on the slopes of the volcano would Pasocha this treasure, one of the most sought after of the Inca culture.
Accepted the "treatment" by the Europeans, from all parts of the tawantinsuyu started leaving loads of gold into cajamarca to save the life of the Incas. But when the room was filled almost of this precious metal, the Spaniards stopped the treatment and killed atahualpa. The news of his death quickly on to echo throughout the incario, so many burdens that were heading towards cajamarca, upon learning of the news and in order of rumiñahui were diverted from their original route towards hiding beyond the reach of greed Hispanic. Escondites hitherto jealously kept their cargo. In Ecuador there are many places that will compete for the honor of owning part of this treasure.
La nariz del Diablo (The nose of the devil) in the province of bolivar also appears on the scene as having "loot" a lot has been made an attempt to locate the hideout of Inca Gold, without any result, although there are stories that talk about some fortunate have been able to find part of the gold hidden, but nothing confirmed. So the volcano pasochoa appears recently as guardian of the "loot of Inca Gold."
This extinct volcano millions of years ago, has a large crater diameter, with the passing of millions of years became forest, a cool forest, one of the few primary forests that exist with indigenous flora and fauna,
Within the crater are caves where birds like the false curiquingue make their nests. At the foot of the volcano there are villages in which there oral culture on which its residents in the past have managed to penetrate the forest of difficult access and reach the caves where they have been able to get pieces of gold, this being part gold that would serve to rescue atahualpa.
More than 20 gold bullion emperor Atahualpa are sought by various peoples of Ecuador. It seems that on the slopes of the volcano would Pasocha this treasure, one of the most sought after of the Inca culture.
Accepted the "treatment" by the Europeans, from all parts of the tawantinsuyu started leaving loads of gold into cajamarca to save the life of the Incas. But when the room was filled almost of this precious metal, the Spaniards stopped the treatment and killed atahualpa. The news of his death quickly on to echo throughout the incario, so many burdens that were heading towards cajamarca, upon learning of the news and in order of rumiñahui were diverted from their original route towards hiding beyond the reach of greed Hispanic. Escondites hitherto jealously kept their cargo. In Ecuador there are many places that will compete for the honor of owning part of this treasure.
La nariz del Diablo (The nose of the devil) in the province of bolivar also appears on the scene as having "loot" a lot has been made an attempt to locate the hideout of Inca Gold, without any result, although there are stories that talk about some fortunate have been able to find part of the gold hidden, but nothing confirmed. So the volcano pasochoa appears recently as guardian of the "loot of Inca Gold."
This extinct volcano millions of years ago, has a large crater diameter, with the passing of millions of years became forest, a cool forest, one of the few primary forests that exist with indigenous flora and fauna,
Within the crater are caves where birds like the false curiquingue make their nests. At the foot of the volcano there are villages in which there oral culture on which its residents in the past have managed to penetrate the forest of difficult access and reach the caves where they have been able to get pieces of gold, this being part gold that would serve to rescue atahualpa.
Rande Treasury
Low water Rande (in the estuary of Vigo) believe that there are 500 tons of gold and 250 silver and precious stones. The greatest treasure underwater. He arrived in Vigo in 1702 at 14 merchant galleons that sank in the waters of Galicia. Today, Russians and Spaniards will compete for wealth, yet found.
In the Vigo estuary, which is located in Galicia (Spain), took place back in the October 15, 1702 one of the most stunning naval battles reminiscent history, the Battle of Rande. It counted Nineteen Spanish galleons, escorted by twenty-three French warships, carrying one hundred eight million pieces of silver, gold and other precious goods to pay for the War of Succession in favor of Philip V. Against Philip of Anjou, who was crowned as King Philip V allied England, Holland and Germany. The forces of the alliance composed of fifty ships were prevented the unloading of the precious cargo from India in the port of Cadiz, the only authorized port for the crown to receive goods from the colonies, which in this case would serve to finance the war Succession.
Low water Rande (in the estuary of Vigo) believe that there are 500 tons of gold and 250 silver and precious stones. The greatest treasure underwater. He arrived in Vigo in 1702 at 14 merchant galleons that sank in the waters of Galicia. Today, Russians and Spaniards will compete for wealth, yet found.
In the Vigo estuary, which is located in Galicia (Spain), took place back in the October 15, 1702 one of the most stunning naval battles reminiscent history, the Battle of Rande. It counted Nineteen Spanish galleons, escorted by twenty-three French warships, carrying one hundred eight million pieces of silver, gold and other precious goods to pay for the War of Succession in favor of Philip V. Against Philip of Anjou, who was crowned as King Philip V allied England, Holland and Germany. The forces of the alliance composed of fifty ships were prevented the unloading of the precious cargo from India in the port of Cadiz, the only authorized port for the crown to receive goods from the colonies, which in this case would serve to finance the war Succession.
The attack was brutal Spanish and French were unable to reject the enemy fire. The approach is not going to wait. General Velasco and its namesake French Renault, decided to sink their boats before handing the enemy. Many ships will pique but those who remain standing battle is fierce. Dealing with the Dutch and British forces carried out with fury. The Vigo estuary was dyed red.
For three days from the ground can be seen horror of the battle. Fire, screams, blood. 28 boats sink in the bay of St. Simon. 2000 dead in the ranks Spanish and French, about 800 in the English and Dutch. The show is Dantesque.
The defeat was a done deal. Although the Spanish general had tried to back up in the land of the precious cargo galleons from the Indies, most of it sank in the waters of the Bay of Vigo and there remains hidden since then.
The defeat was a done deal. Although the Spanish general had tried to back up in the land of the precious cargo galleons from the Indies, most of it sank in the waters of the Bay of Vigo and there remains hidden since then.
Ark of Noah.
Archeologists Americans and the Turks discovered on the slopes of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. The ark according to the Bible that saved humanity from Universal Flood measured 15 metres high and 150 long.
Archeologists Americans and the Turks discovered on the slopes of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. The ark according to the Bible that saved humanity from Universal Flood measured 15 metres high and 150 long.
Nuestra Señora del Juncal
Galeón that began toward Havana and which sank with tons of gold and silver in the waters of México. Seeking since the eighteenth century, but his treasure remains submerged.
Galeón that began toward Havana and which sank with tons of gold and silver in the waters of México. Seeking since the eighteenth century, but his treasure remains submerged.
Tombs of the Kings of Palenque and Tikal
Under the lands of these cities have been found Guatemalan acropolis whole of the Mayan culture. But the mausoleums of these reyes sol (600 BC) still have not appeared. Heritage of Humanity incomplete.
Under the lands of these cities have been found Guatemalan acropolis whole of the Mayan culture. But the mausoleums of these reyes sol (600 BC) still have not appeared. Heritage of Humanity incomplete.
The galleon Hernán Cortés
The boat sank as it headed for Spain with a cargo of gold and precious stones, now valued at $ 150 million. The treasure is found in Cuban waters, in Cayo Arenas.
The boat sank as it headed for Spain with a cargo of gold and precious stones, now valued at $ 150 million. The treasure is found in Cuban waters, in Cayo Arenas.
Burial chamber of Cheops
In this room (2,500 BC) expect to find the tomb of the pharaoh surrounded by jewels invaluable archaeological and economically.
In this room (2,500 BC) expect to find the tomb of the pharaoh surrounded by jewels invaluable archaeological and economically.
The Great Pyramid of Cheops (IV Dynasty) measures 146.60 meters high (the last of the image) and has a base of 230 meters of hand. The Kefren his son seems higher, as it has more pending, but measured 3 meters less. The pyramid most modest of the three is to Micerinos with 65.50 meters high.
It is the most perfect pyramid. It is currently accessed by an opening made by order of the Caliph Maamún in the ninth century of our Era, located a little below the original entry. The provision inside chambers and corridors experienced many changes.
His guidance, diverted 5 '30 "with respect to the magnetic north, it is perfectly calculated as each one of their faces accurately corresponds to a cardinal point.
According to the Greek historian Herodotus cites "one hundred thousand men worked and replace every three months," recruited from among the servants of the temple, forcing a temporary closure. Such a move made to Cheops unpopular, which explains why certain texts, such as the papyrus Westcar, submit to the pharaoh as a usurper and tyrant.
It is the most perfect pyramid. It is currently accessed by an opening made by order of the Caliph Maamún in the ninth century of our Era, located a little below the original entry. The provision inside chambers and corridors experienced many changes.
His guidance, diverted 5 '30 "with respect to the magnetic north, it is perfectly calculated as each one of their faces accurately corresponds to a cardinal point.
According to the Greek historian Herodotus cites "one hundred thousand men worked and replace every three months," recruited from among the servants of the temple, forcing a temporary closure. Such a move made to Cheops unpopular, which explains why certain texts, such as the papyrus Westcar, submit to the pharaoh as a usurper and tyrant.
The inner disposition reveals several changes to the project. The first envisaged an underground burial chamber, the second chamber (chamber known as the queen) was built in the heart of the pyramid, the third built a chamber (chamber of the king) largest accessed through a gallery upward 8.5 metres in height, whose interior section of granite and the roof is formed by 9 lastras with a total weight of 400 tons. On top of the chamber of the king there are four other overlapping cameras, designed to download the weight of the construction of the roof of the royal house.
Grosvenor Treasury
Galeón collapsed in 1783 at the Cape of Good Hope. A cargo of precious stones valued at three million euros under the sea African, was only nine meters deep, six of which were water and the three remaining sand, which caused his recovery was very difficult, but promising .
Victim of a big storm, the boat was crashing against the rocks, not far from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The work of locating, first, and rescue, after they were long, difficult and costly, and success, so far, has been almost nil.
Galeón collapsed in 1783 at the Cape of Good Hope. A cargo of precious stones valued at three million euros under the sea African, was only nine meters deep, six of which were water and the three remaining sand, which caused his recovery was very difficult, but promising .
Victim of a big storm, the boat was crashing against the rocks, not far from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The work of locating, first, and rescue, after they were long, difficult and costly, and success, so far, has been almost nil.
Tombs of the kings of the Ming Dynasty
Looking on the outskirts of Beijing. It is the second emperor and think that accompany 15 kilograms of jewellery and works of art that are disputing the best museums.
Looking on the outskirts of Beijing. It is the second emperor and think that accompany 15 kilograms of jewellery and works of art that are disputing the best museums.
During the period of the Ming dynasty there was a belief that, once dead, one person still had the same needs as when he was alive. That is why the tombs are built as if they were palaces, following the rules of construction marked by the Feng Shui.
The tombs were found more than 3,000 different objects, many of them in everyday use as silk dresses or ornaments produced in gold, silver and jade.
Although each emperor designed his own mausoleum, all the graves have a common structural features. They consist of three separate parts: the first covers the buildings to make sacrifices, then the tower of the funerary steles; finally the tomb, under which land was sealed after the funeral.
Although each emperor designed his own mausoleum, all the graves have a common structural features. They consist of three separate parts: the first covers the buildings to make sacrifices, then the tower of the funerary steles; finally the tomb, under which land was sealed after the funeral.
The Ming Tombs on the outskirts of Beijing
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