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The Lost Mines of Muribeca
Manuscript 512 · Bahia sertao, Brazil
UnsolvedThe prize. Silver mines and a ruined city
Where. Bahia sertao, Brazil
Status. Unsolved
Where. Bahia sertao, Brazil
Status. Unsolved
The account
A 1753 manuscript describes Portuguese explorers finding a dead city and rich silver mines deep in the Brazilian backlands, lost ever since.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Bahia sertao, Brazil.
- What you are chasing is Silver mines and a ruined city. Work the documented record of The Lost Mines of Muribeca back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Bahia sertao, Brazil and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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