Lando 
Posted on 12/28/2004 9:45:15 AM PST by vannrox
Early chroniclers reported that by far the greatest amount of treasure in Cusco was in the Sun Temple (Koricancha). However, it disappeared before the conquistadors could get hold of it and melt it down. Despite the use of various forms of persuasion, the Spanish never found this horde.
A team of investigators from Spain, using modern technology of radar and software producing 3D images, have suggested that there are tunnels connecting the former Incan temples (over which colonial churches were built) to Sacsahuaman.
They have discovered the existence of huge tunnels over 5 metres deep under the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built over the Koricancha. These are unlikely to have been built by the Spanish, as their catacombs were no more than 4 metres deep. On March 22, 2001, they accessed a crypt under an altar in the convent, which they think leads to the entrance of the main tunnel.
Source: El Comercio Peru
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Must be dusty down there.
"Sacsahuaman", to those who've never been there, is pronounced similarly to "Sexy Woman"...
"I hate snakes!"
"Snakes... snakes; why'd it have to be snakes?"
Well, at least the spanish didn't get it...
Isn't there supposed to be a chamber between the Sphinx's front "paws" as well?
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There were tunnels and channels all over the Giza plateau according to ancient chronicles.
regarding the Sphinx and other stuff at Giza...
I Have Solved The Riddle Of The Sphinx, Says Frenchman
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 12-14-2004 | Nic Fleming
Posted on 12/13/2004 5:36:33 PM PST by blam
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1300743/posts
Sounds like a great place for a Wal Mart
Lando
It hasss to be sssneaky ssssnakess to keep away the dirty ratsssssssess Ssssspaniard thievesssssssssssss.
We could have ussssed catssssess, but sssssnakesss can get through ssssmaller holessss.
I agree. I've never seen anything else like it in the world. There is a certain presence in the entire city and the people are very nice. I can't wait to go back.
Hey, who needs Indiana Jones, why not freepers get together and do some expiditions?
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