Buried treasure. It’s a concept that sparks the imagination, fueled by tales of pirates, lost civilizations, and cryptic maps. But what if such a map actually existed, potentially leading to billions of dollars in gold, silver, and jewels? That’s the question posed by the Copper Scroll, the focus of this week’s “History’s Greatest Mysteries,” airing Monday, May 19th at 9:00 PM ET on the History channel.
The Copper Scroll, unlike the other Dead Sea Scrolls written on parchment or papyrus, is inscribed on metal. Its peculiar markings have led some to believe it’s a treasure map, detailing the location of riches hidden thousands of years ago to protect them from Roman invaders.
“Secrets of the Copper Scroll” follows historians and archaeologists as they attempt to decipher the document’s secrets. Is it a genuine treasure map? What clues does it contain? And perhaps most importantly, where is this treasure today? “History’s Greatest Mysteries” often presents new evidence or revisits familiar topics with a fresh perspective.
“Secrets of the Copper Scroll” looks like another attempt to uncover the truth behind one of history’s enduring enigmas.
