The story of treasures and treasures. Ed. Koreshkin I.A.

Tumbling Tutankhamun and the Gold of Inca, Troy's Treasures and the helmet of Alexander the Great, the treasures of Crimea and the gold of the Great Mogols. The whole history of mankind is the history of the search and acquisition of unheard of treasures. Gold beckori Columbus, who was looking for a way to India, Shliman, who opened Troy, the knights of the round table performed exploits in search of the Holy Grail and a spear of fate. And, they say, somewhere in the middle of the ocean there are real pirate treasures with treasures of black beard and Henry Morgan.

Stories about the most famous treasures in the history of mankind, collected in this book, from America to India, from India, from Ancient Rus' and Crimea to the Caribbean - gave life to hundreds of novels and films. Many of these treasures are still waiting for their Indiana Jones - in secret caves and on the seabed, in forests and mountains. And perhaps, right under our feet. The book will tell you about the fate of the most famous archaeologists and hunters for treasures - disinterested enthusiasts and adventurers.