A legend began that art dealer Forrest Fenn had hidden a treasure chest filled with gold and precious stones in the Rocky Mountains. Fenn had written a semi-cryptic message about the treasure’s location, but many speculated where it was exactly.
The treasure was estimated to be worth about 2 million, and many searched for it, some even perishing in pursuit of the supposed treasure. It was finally discovered by a medical student named Jack Steuf. The finding of the treasure has been met with controversy, however — others claim that they had located it first but were simply unable to reach the location before Steuf.
Oldest Mayan Temple
The largest and oldest Mayan ceremonial structure was found on a Mexican cattle ranch close to Guatemala. The temple is estimated to have been built between 1,000 and 800 B.C. This makes it older than the Mayan pyramids!
Now called Aguada Fenix, the platform-like structure was hidden in plain sight as it appeared to be a natural part of the surrounding ranchland. The Mayans were known for their advancements in technology, but their civilization was extinct by 800 A.D.
Gato Nazca
Peru is well-known for the Nazca lines or pre-Colombian geoglyphs that have been etched into the sands. One of the most recent geoglyphs discovered is in the shape of a cat which has been named the Gato Nazca.
The Gato Nazca is estimated to have been built between 200 and 100 B.C. Though it was severely eroded when it was first discovered, careful work by archaeologists has helped reveal the details of the impressive geoglyph. The Gato Nazca may look like a simple drawing, but it is an important finding that can reveal much about an ancient civilization.
Fenn’s Treasure
A legend began that art dealer Forrest Fenn had hidden a treasure chest filled with gold and precious stones in the Rocky Mountains. Fenn had written a semi-cryptic message about the treasure’s location, but many speculated where it was exactly.
The treasure was estimated to be worth about 2 million, and many searched for it, some even perishing in pursuit of the supposed treasure. It was finally discovered by a medical student named Jack Steuf. The finding of the treasure has been met with controversy, however — others claim that they had located it first but were simply unable to reach the location before Steuf.