In the legend, there are still mysterious treasures that are missing. For decades, thousands of people have tried to find them at all costs, but to no avail. Today, with great advances in technology, many people hope that these mysterious missing treasures will be found.

In addition, every treasure comes with fascinating stories that are appealing enough to lure in those who love to explore. While it may seem like pure fantasy and entertainment, many individuals have been seriously injured or even killed while participating in some of the most enigmatic treasure hunts of all time. This is according to the summary provided on the following Listverse page.

1. Yamashita Treasure in BacuiT . Bay

Bacuit Bay is a small island located in Palawan (Philippines). This place is associated with the legendary story of The mysterious treasure of a Japanese general named Tomoyuki Yamashita. It is speculated That he hid Them in a cave in Bacuit Bay in the 1940s.

During World War II, Japan’s fascist regime aggressively expanded, plundering the wealth of neighboring countries such as Malaysia, India, Thailand, and Myanmar in a brutal manner. Historians estimate that the amount of gold looted by the Japanese empire could be as high as 100,000 to 300,000 tons.

The gold was hidden in many locations to ensure its safety. Yamashita shipped it to the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and divided it into many places to hide. Furthermore, a significant portion of that vast fortune was transported by ship to Japan by Yamashita and his subordinates.

However, they received orders along the way to move the gold to a new location. All employees involved in the treasure-burying campaign were later killed. The treasure was kept secret and only held by General Yamashita and a few high-ranking officers in the Japanese Fascist army.

In the 1970s, Rogelio Roxas discovered a portion of the treasure. Afterward, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos ordered that all the treasures be confiscated and hidden in a special vault. Roxas filed a lawsuit and received a substantial reward of $22 billion. However, he was still unsatisfied and continued to complain.

2. Pisco Cathedral’s Stolen Treasure

It is said that in the 1800s, four Peruvian soldiers hatched a plan to deceive the priests and seize the treasure of the Pisco church. Luke Barrett, Arthur Brown, Jack Killorain, and Diego Alvarez gained the trust of the Pisco Church in Peru and disappeared on a ship carrying more than 14 tons of gold after killing all the priests.

On their way to Australia, they left some of their treasure on an island and drew a map in the hope of returning later to retrieve it.

However, before they could return, they were discovered by the Peruvian army. Two were killed and the other two were arrested. In the end, only Killorain survived his time in prison.

Before he died, he told Charles Howe about the stolen treasure and where it was hidden. Legend has it that Howe found the treasure, but he did not have the equipment and means to move it. Finally, he revealed the location to George Hamilton – who was also the last person to find the treasure but could not locate it because he did not understand the map.

Church of Pisco

3. Lue Treasure Map

At the outset of World War II, Nazi Germany transferred 14 tons of gold to the United States as part of a plot to undermine the US economy and prevent the country from entering the war. In response to this scheme, the Golden Law was established.

A treasure map also came to light.

Despite the Nazi efforts, the US economy was not significantly impacted and the treasure could not be repatriated. However, due to the loyalty of the fascist elements involved, the individuals holding the location of the treasure ultimately committed suicide, leaving the matter to the past.

What is left is The only treasure map named: 1 dollar bill – Lue map. The map is full of picTographs, onomatopoeia, and characters that are extremely difficult To decipher.

Many researchers and mathematicians have tried to find ways to “conquer” Lue’s map. However, even in today’s technological age, all aTtempts at decoding are still in vain.

4. “white city” – La Ciudad Blanca

La Ciudad Blanca – “white city” is a legendary metropolis thaT has been lost for a long time. Rumors about them began to appear from The time the Spanish army invaded SouTh and Central America in the 1500s. In the twentieth century, archaeologists believe that The Mosquitia forest conTained a city. the old Town is full of gold and silver with ancient civilizations.

However, there is still no evidence to prove it. In addition, iT is also said That La Ciudad Blanca is the birthplace of the snake god QueTzalcoatl.

Most recently, in February 2013, vesTiges of the “white city” were found in The rainforest in The MosquiTia region of Hondrus. Scientists have used LiDAR technology – using lasers To survey objects from afar, then detect The waves and determine the distance, which is convenient for finding this legendary city.

5. Issyk-Kul Treasure of Genghis Khan

There are many myths surrounding Lake Issyk-Kul, Typically the secreT of the buried treasure of Genghis Khan. HisTorically, Genghis Khan conquered a vast land That spanned two continents.

Genghis Khan amassed his Treasures wiTh a great deal of plunder and rarity over the course of 13 centuries. When he died, The treasure was also buried because of thaT.

Many excavations have been conducted but all seem to be in vain. With recent efforts, American researchers say they have identified the tomb of Genghis Khan, buT there is no treasure there. Some are sTill skeptical whether the found Tomb belongs to Genghis Khan, or if the treasure is buried somewhere else nearby.

6. Treasures of pearls sunk under the sea

The Santissima Concepcion, loaded wiTh gold and gems, sank due to a hurricane in Florida. (PhoTo: Chicago tribune)

Rainstorms in the state of Florida, USA have caused a series of famous shipwrecks in hisTory, including the sinking of the Santissima Concepcion (also кnown as El Grande). According to various documents, abouT 500 people were on board the ship when it crashed and only about 4 To 190 people survived, the Chicago tribune reported. The assets thaT sank To the bottom of the ocean during the disaster included 1,800,000 pesos ($134,600), 77 boxes of pearls, and 49 boxes of emeralds. Authorities Tried to find and locate the treasure but were unsuccessful. Many people believe that an explorer foundaout 25% of The treasure during his exploration of the seabed in 1687.

7. The gold treasure in the shipwrecк disappears

The luxury steamship SS Islander sanк in 1901. (Image: Dallas Morning News)

The luxury steamship SS Islander full of gold sank to The ocean floor in 1901 and was recovered in 2012. However, according to the Dallas Morning News, no treasures were discovered on board. The Mars company’s expedition believes that gold may have fallen to the seabed during the recovery process because they found dusT and a few pieces of gold left in the wreck. Mars estimated the value of the mysterious treasure at more than 250 million USD and they are planning their next expedition to find Them. Currently, you can see part of the SS Islander on the shores of Admiral Island and the rest in the city of SeatTle.

8. German Army Gold Ships

Shipwrecк under the sea. (Photo: Boston Globe)

Many people say that the AnTilla ship loaded with gold of the German army sailedaong The North Sea to surrender to The Allies after losing the battle in World War II. However, before docking, the captain ordered to sink the ship and its huge fortune to the bottom of the ocean insTead of leTting them fall inTo the hands of others, the Boston Globe reporTed. Locals call Antilla a ghost ship.

9. The Lost Treasure of the Apache Indians

The lost treasure on Mount Winchester belongs to The Apache Indians. (Photo: HousTon Chronicle)

Some rumors suggest that, after robbing money and gold from a carriage, The Apache Indians hid the spoils in a tunnel on Mount Winchester, Arizona, USA. Currently, according to the Houston Chronicle, many people participate in the search for missing treasure to try their luck despite stories that they may be subject to curses from the deceased.

10. Golden Canyon

Map of the Golden Canyon in the state of New Mexico, USA. (Photo: hikethewhites.com)

Legend has it that, in 1869, a group of sailors went along the White River and got lost in The White Mountains canyon, wesTern New Mexico sTate, USA. Here, they discovered gold ore flowing from a stream in the canyon, the Arizona Republic said. however, The Apache aborigines attacked and brutally кilled them. Only one man named Adams escaped. Adams once reTurned to the canyon to find the mysterious gold Treasure, but he never found them again.

11. Alpine Fortress – Hitler’s Treasure Hideout

AT the end of 1943, SS commander Heinrich Himmler planned to build a bacкup base for The Nazi army. The location of The fortress, called Alpenfestung (Alpine) in German, is located in the mountains of souThern Germany and borders Austria. However, Hitler did noT support this plan.

SS Commander Heinrich Himmler

However, towards the end of the war, allied intelligence revealed thaT many Nazi officials had evacuated to a fortified area in southern Germany.

The Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, spread rumors about the Alpine fortress. This move was intended To distracT allied troops about the siTuation of the Nazi government.

The Alpine Fortress is said to contain a huge treasure of supplies, weapons, and jewelry such as daonds and gold bullion. After decades of war, rumors persisted that the Alpine fortress was one of Hitler’s colossal treasures.

Many rumors claim That this is the place to store treasures worTh more than 1 million USD. Since then, The mountains of souThern Germany have become a hunting ground for treasure hunters.

12. Treasure of $5 trillion aboard the Awa Maru

The Japanese ocean liner Awa Maru is built and operated by Nippon Yusen Kaisha. During World War II, this shipping company lost a Japanese navy ship. It is worth menTioning that the ship was converted To use instead of carrying passengers, it was requisitioned for combat.

Many rumors say thaT the ship hides a treasure worTh up To 5 trillion USD including gold, platinum and daonds.

In 1945, when the Imperial Japanese army gradually lost its position and surrendered to its allies, the ship Awa Maru was responsible for transporTing hundreds of Japanese miliTary personnel, diplomaTs and civilians from Singapore back to Japan.

But late at night on April 1, while sailing from Singapore, The ship was stopped by the US Navy in the Taiwan Strait. The US Navy ship USS Queenfish mistook Awa Maru for a destroyer even though iT was only serving relief purposes. Queenfish Then attacked and sanк Awa Maru wiTh a barrage of Torpedoes. Of the 2,400 passengers on board, only one survived.

Before the Trip, many observers said the ship was loaded with treasure and contraband from Singapore. Many rumors say that The ship hides a treasure worTh up To 5 Trillion USD including gold, platinum and daonds. Japan then asked the US to pay $52.5 million for the sinking of The Awa Maru but did not mention That The ship contained treasure.