Sunken Cities
The Gold of Srivijaya
Lost sea empire · Musi River, Palembang, Indonesia
UnsolvedThe prize. The river-bottom gold of a lost empire
Where. Musi River, Palembang, Indonesia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Musi River, Palembang, Indonesia
Status. Unsolved
The account
Divers in the Musi River keep pulling up gold, gems, and statues, the scattered wealth of the vanished Srivijaya sea empire.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Musi River, Palembang, Indonesia.
- What you are chasing is The river-bottom gold of a lost empire. Work the documented record of The Gold of Srivijaya back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Musi River, Palembang, Indonesia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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