When I think about the desert, hidden treasure isn’t the first thing that pops into my imagination. The words that come to mind are hot, dry, sandy, and barren. It’s where people go when they want to take a break and get away from everything. Those who manage to make it through a hot desert journey usually come back hungry, thirsty, tired, and sunburned.
This 2.5 pound (1.1 kilograms) “lion emerald” is one of the single largest crystals ever unearthed in Africa’s Kagem mine — the most productive emerald mine in the world. Source: livescience.com
But that’s not always the case. For some folks, exploring the drylands brings valuable surprises. These lucky few have found some expensive items in the desert that certainly made their sweaty travels worth it. That’s right; you don’t have to be a pirate to find a hidden treasure! Check out some of the rarest findings in history that were discovered beneath the desert sands.
Get ready, were going on a treasure hunt!