Ukraine is known for its centuries -old history, complete secrets and unexpected discoveries. Over the centuries, both the rulers and the ordinary people hid their most valuable treasures in the ground, caves and under the walls of temples. Some relics have already found archaeologists or casual seekers, but many mysteries are still unsolved. Here are the five most famous places where the lost treasures of our land are still looking for.
The secrets of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
According to legend, during the Mongol-Tatar invasion, the Lavra monks hid their most valuable relics-icons, silver bowls and shrines-in the dungeons of Lavra. The cave system extends for tens of kilometers, and many moves have not yet been investigated. Some tunnels are said to be delighted intentionally to protect treasures from enemies, and to enter the hidden rooms requires special keys or prayers.
Treasures of Zaporizhzhya Sich
Zaporizhzhya Cossacks won numerous trophies in hikes - gold, silver and valuable weapons. After the destruction of Sich in the XVIII century, the sergeant, according to the assumptions, managed to hide the richest treasures - perhaps at the bottom of the Dnieper near Khortytsia or in fortifications. Adventure historians and seekers are still looking for cards and ciphers that could indicate the exact place of storage.
The legend of Mazepa's gold
After the defeat near Poltava in 1709, Hetman Ivan Mazepa was forced to flee, leaving significant treasures in Ukraine. According to one version, he ordered some of the jewelry to hide in the forests of Poltava or Cherkasy region. The mysterious dungeons and the old Cossack pantries are still attracted to researchers, but there are no reliable finds.
The wealth of Galician princes
The Galicia-Volyn principality in the XIII century was one of the most affluent in Europe. During the Mongol invasion, the princes hid treasures in the caves, monasteries and forests of the Carpathians. Today, archaeologists and fans with metal detectors are looking for these ancient jewelry, but most of them are still considered lost.
Relics from St. Sophia
In the 1920s, when the church property was seized, some of the jewelry of St. Sophia Cathedral was thrown for sale or sent to repositories. It is suggested that priests could hide artifacts in the dungeons of the cathedral or take out outside Kiev. What values are preserved, unknown, and real detective stories are unfolding around.
Thus, the Ukrainian land still hides many important historical treasures today. These lost relics are not only jewelry, but also a living part of a culture that inspires researchers and seekers of new generations.
