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La Caverna del Oro (Cave of Gold)
1541 · Spanish · Sangre de Cristo Range, CO
UnsolvedThe prize. Spanish gold ore from a cursed cave
Where. Sangre de Cristo Range, CO
Status. Unsolved
Where. Sangre de Cristo Range, CO
Status. Unsolved
The account
Conquistador monks supposedly mined gold from a demon-guarded cave, then fled. A skeleton in Spanish armor and a red cross were reportedly found there.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Sangre de Cristo Range, CO.
- What you are chasing is Spanish gold ore from a cursed cave. Work the documented record of La Caverna del Oro (Cave of Gold) back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Sangre de Cristo Range, CO and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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