History’s “History’s Greatest Mysteries” returns this Monday with a timely examination of one of history’s most enduring enigmas: the whereabouts of Genghis Khan’s missing fortune. The legendary Mongol emperor amassed a treasure estimated to be worth a staggering $120 trillion in today’s dollars. And yet, despite centuries of searching, it remains undiscovered.
This week’s episode, “The Missing Riches of Genghis Khan,” examines how Khan managed to hide his plunder so effectively that it has eluded treasure hunters for over 800 years. With the benefit of fresh evidence and new perspectives, the series revisits this age-old puzzle, attempting to shed light on the many theories surrounding the treasure’s location.
From rumored booby traps to complex burial rituals, the episode explores the lengths to which Khan went to protect his wealth. It’s a story of cunning, ruthlessness, and perhaps a bit of historical luck that has kept one of the world’s greatest fortunes out of reach. Will we ever find Genghis Khan’s buried riches? “History’s Greatest Mysteries” tackles that question on Monday, May 5 at 9:00 PM ET on History.
