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Oak Island Treasure Hunt
When?
-1795
Who?
-three boys
Found:
-a deep hole
Result:
-gave up after 30 feet
Excavation:
When?
-1803
Who?
-three boys and experts
Found:
-more wooden platforms
-flat stone with etchings
Result:
-pit filled with sea water
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The world’s most famous treasure hunt began in 1795, when three boys discovered a deep hole on Oak Island. Although they were convinced that someone had buried something valuable there, the boys gave up after digging to the 30-foot level.
In 1803, the boys returned to Oak Island with several experts. They dug 90 feet into the "Money Pit" and found several more wooden platforms. They also discovered a large, flat stone with peculiar etchings on it. The excavation came to an end when the pit suddenly filled with sea water from an underground flood tunnel.
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