Legendary Lost Treasures

1. The Oak Island Money Pit (Nova Scotia, Canada): The Money Pit is located on the east side of Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. It’s a shaft that was initially discovered in 1795 and has been the focus of many treasure hunts ever since. Over the years, various excavations have complicated the exact location of the original pit, and the presence of booby traps like flood tunnels has made it difficult for treasure hunters to reach any potential treasure .
2. The Treasure of the San José (Cartagena, Colombia): The Spanish galleon San José was sunk in 1708 near the coast of Cartagena, Colombia. The wreck was discovered in 2015, but it remains underwater due to ongoing legal and preservation issues. The exact location is within the territorial waters of Colombia, and the site is protected due to its historical significance .
3. Forrest Fenn’s Treasure (Rocky Mountains, USA): This treasure was hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains by Forrest Fenn in 2010 and was found in 2020. It was specifically located in Wyoming, though the exact spot was never publicly disclosed, in line with the wishes of the finder and the late Fenn .
4. Treasure of the Llanganates (Ecuador): This legendary treasure is believed to be hidden in the Llanganates Mountains of Ecuador. The treasure is said to be related to the ransom of Inca Emperor Atahualpa, but its exact location remains a mystery due to the dense and challenging terrain of the Llanganates, which makes exploration very difficult .
5. Treasure of the Flor de la Mar (Straits of Malacca, near Malaysia): The Portuguese ship Flor de la Mar sank in 1511 in the Straits of Malacca, near Malaysia. Despite numerous searches, the exact location of the wreck has never been found, and it’s believed to still contain immense wealth from the Malacca Sultanate .