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As of my last update in September 2021, there were numerous ancient tombs and archaeological sites that remained undiscovered or only partially explored. Speculating on the specific contents of these tombs is challenging without concrete evidence, but here are ten historically significant tombs that have captured the imagination of archaeologists and historians. Please note that any discoveries or updates after my last update are not included in this list:
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Tomb of Genghis Khan (Mongolia): The elusive tomb of the legendary Mongol leader Genghis Khan has been the subject of much speculation. If found, it might contain the remains of the great conqueror and artifacts from the Mongol Empire.
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Tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony (Egypt): The burial sites of the famous Egyptian queen and her Roman lover have not been definitively located. The tomb could potentially contain artifacts from the Ptolemaic period and offer insights into their lives and rule.
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Tomb of Alexander the Great (Egypt or Macedonia): The final resting place of one of history's greatest conquerors, Alexander's tomb could contain his remains, valuable artifacts, and historical documents.
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Tomb of Nefertiti (Egypt): The burial site of Queen Nefertiti, an influential figure during the Amarna period, remains a mystery. If found, it could house exquisite artifacts from Egypt's 18th Dynasty.
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Tomb of Attila the Hun (Hungary or Romania): The tomb of Attila, the ruler of the Huns, is yet to be discovered. It might contain treasures and artifacts from the Hunnic civilization.
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Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang (China): Despite the famous Terracotta Army discovered near Xi'an, the exact location of Qin Shi Huang's tomb and its potential treasures, including a life-size replica of his empire, remain unknown.
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Tomb of King Herod (Israel): The tomb of King Herod the Great, known for his ambitious building projects, could provide valuable insights into the ancient history of the region.
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Tomb of Cleopatra Selene II (Algeria): The final resting place of Cleopatra Selene II, daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, has yet to be discovered. It might contain artifacts from the Ptolemaic period and the Roman Empire.
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Tomb of Gobekli Tepe (Turkey): Gobekli Tepe, an ancient megalithic site, is speculated to have underground chambers and possible burial sites that could reveal more about the religious beliefs and rituals of early civilizations.
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Tomb of the Prophet Muhammad (Saudi Arabia): The burial place of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, is not known for certain. If found, it could become one of the most significant religious and historical sites in the world.
It's important to emphasize that these tombs are currently undiscovered, and any speculation about their contents is purely hypothetical. Archaeologists continue to conduct research and excavations in these regions, hoping to shed light on these historical mysteries. Always consult up-to-date sources and research for the latest developments in archaeological discoveries.
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Via the CBC, a shipping container with more than $10 Million US in Silver goes missing from the parking lot of a warehouse in Lasalle, Quebec. Since when some ingots have been recovered in Massachusetts and - of all places - Nanaimo.
But the bulk is still out there, and somebody knows...
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/silver-theft-millions-lawsuits-1.6652656
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A few links of interest on "The Beeswax Wreck" - a Spanish Galleon set forth from Manila to Mexico and was wrecked by a Tsunami on the Oregon Coast.
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Batshit had asked, "You collect watches...you don't have an old one..." and I couldn't very well deny, I did, and so I gave him an old Seiko I had, 70's, big and clunky self winder with day and date. It needed some work on the bracelet, which Batshit did, and then when I saw him next he was miming all the hand gestures he was doing to keep it wound, and explaining to me how the Japanese after it was invented used to march around like soldiers with their arms waving 'cause they had to keep it wound...
He's nothing if not amusing.
And then he described to me a curious thing: That while trying to set the date the alarm on the watch had went off...
I dismissed it, alarm watches are pretty rare, I've always wanted one, a Jaeger LeCoultre Master Reveille, maybe, but they're not easy to come by. Not on my budget anyways...
And, while setting the day, the date, what should happen but...
The alarm goes off. It's a vintage Seiko Alarm watch, self-winding (not battery), and I'm thinking what a cool thing and now Batshit will be wandering around town waving his arms proudly wearing the watch I never knew I had, or trading it away for a half a pack of cigarettes and a stale loaf of bread...
So it goes, "Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone...".
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Fine weather, 18. 20, 25 degrees, and I've been out and about. And found some stuff, finally, that's giving me hope (because the job, lets be real, in this weather is nothing but despair).
A big rock, quartz, but of interest is a large - maybe 6 or 7 cm long crystal that runs down the middle - hexagonal, Beryl, I'm guessing, the non-gem variety of Emerald, but it fills me with hope, it shouldn't be here, none of the mining reports I read mention anything other than Black Tourmaline, this one, white or colorless (it would need a fair bit of cleaning) is a pretty large and fine specimen, not pretty, but there will be better when I find the source...
And the other treasure hunting season is underway. 3 days until I'm living in the woods, there will be time...