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7. Lima's Jewels

The Jewels of Lima: Treasure Lost to Time Estimated Value: $148 million* Year Lost: 1820 Year Found: N/A The Jewels of Lima, or Treasure of Lima, are legendary riches that vanished during political upheaval in 1820. Worth up to $208 million today, the treasure was shipped from Peru to Mexico for safekeeping.

The Enigma of Lima’s Lost Treasure The crew transporting the riches betrayed their mission, killing the guards and priests and dumping their bodies at sea. They buried the treasure on Cocos Island, Costa Rica, intending to retrieve it later. Their plan failed, and the treasure remains hidden, fueling legends and treasure hunts to this day.