Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

A legendary narrative persisted for centuries in China about a vast collection of silver and gold resting in the Minjiang River, remnants of Zhang Xianzhong’s peasant rebellion treasure from 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty.

Contrary to being a mere myth, the Minjiang Treasure turned out to be real. An archaeological excavation unveiled its existence, showcasing 20,000 precious coins, jewels, and ingots, with its value estimated between $100 million to $900 million.