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Hidden Mexican treasure legends and sunken ships revive myths
A feature describes buried Aztec and Maya wealth, lost mines, pirate chests, and sunken ships off Mexico. Legends cite Toluca Valley hoards, Quetzalcoatl riches, and Chichen Itza offerings, with names like the Golden City and Golden Gate wrecks and values cited for historic finds.
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Mexico
Axayacatl
Moctezuma
Toluca
Quetzalcoatl
Condoy
Oaxaca
Zempoaltepeque
Chichen Itra
Peabody Museum
Harvard University
Harry E. Rieseberg
Golden City
Baja California
Golden Gate
Manzanillo
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