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The Lost Gold of the Asante
19th-century wars · Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
UnsolvedThe prize. Royal Asante gold regalia
Where. Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Status. Unsolved
Where. Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Asante kingdom's fabled gold, much of it seized or spirited away during the Anglo-Asante wars. How much was hidden, and where, has never been fully accounted for.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
- What you are chasing is Royal Asante gold regalia. Work the documented record of The Lost Gold of the Asante back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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