Possible Lead On Hidden Nazi Gold

According to the Times Online, treasure hunters in Germany may have found hidden Nazi treasures! In 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union and looted the treasures of the Amber Room, a chamber in the Catherine Palace that was completely decorated with amber panels, gold leaf, and mirrors. The remnants were brought to what is now known as the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. However, the treasures remained hidden, even to this day. There are many theories concerning the treasure, from being destroyed during bombing raids and even being put on board a submarine which was later sunk by Soviet forces.

However, treasure hunters have claimed to have found two tons of treasure which they believe to be part of the Amber Room. The treasure hunting team had received tip-offs from people who claim to know about the secret railways where the treasures were stowed. However, one tip-off that could lead to the greatest treasure find of the century has come from Christian Hanisch, son of a German WWII Air Force signaler. Hanisch claims that while going through his father’s papers, he came across documents that gave the co-ordinates to the areas that Nazis hid gold and diamonds. These documents even contained warnings about booby traps! This important information could lead to the final resting place of the treasures of the Amber Room.

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