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Dracula's Treasure. 1462 1462–1476. —. Treasure vault of Snagov monastery lost when Vlad Dracula 's brother Radu took it in 1462, when Turks took it in 1463, or after Vlad's death in 1476. Buried, thrown into Lake Snagov, or transferred elsewhere. La Noche Triste treasure. 1520 …

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What is a treasure?

Treasure (from Greek θησαυρός - thēsauros, meaning "treasure store", romanized as thesaurus) is a concentration of riches, often those that originate from ancient history, considered lost and/or forgotten until being rediscovered. Some jurisdictions legally define what constitutes treasure, such as in the British Treasure Act 1996. ...

Why do treasures go missing?

A huge number of priceless treasures have disappeared from the historical record throughout the ages. These artifacts often go missing due to theft or under mysterious circumstances during times of war or disaster, when they can't be protected or when military forces decide to take those treasures as a trophy. ...

What is a buried treasure?

A buried treasure is an important part of the popular beliefs surrounding pirates. According to popular conception, pirates often buried their stolen fortunes in remote places, intending to return for them later (often with the use of treasure maps). ...

What are some good stories about buried pirate treasure?

There are three well known stories that helped popularize the myth of buried pirate treasure: "The Gold-Bug" by Edgar Allan Poe, "Wolfert Webber" by Washington Irving and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. They differ widely in plot and literary treatment but all are derived from the William Kidd legend. ...

Do pirates search for buried treasure?

Searching for hidden treasure is a common theme in legend; treasure hunters do exist, and can seek lost wealth for a living. A buried treasure is an important part of the popular beliefs surrounding pirates. ...

Are historical maps really treasure maps?

Over the years many people have claimed to have discovered maps and other clues that led to pirate treasure, or claim that historical maps are actually treasure maps. These claims are not supported by scholars. In 1595, the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh set out to find the legendary city of El Dorado. ...