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The Jesuit Gold of the Missions
Hidden 1767 · San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina
UnsolvedThe prize. Mission wealth hidden at the expulsion
Where. San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina
Status. Unsolved
Where. San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina
Status. Unsolved
The account
When the crown expelled the Jesuits in 1767, the wealth of the great mission towns is said to have been buried and never recovered.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina.
- What you are chasing is Mission wealth hidden at the expulsion. Work the documented record of The Jesuit Gold of the Missions back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs San Ignacio, Misiones, Argentina and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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