My wife and I only hiked the first half mile. OK no one climbs a 100yr old + latter that fast. I was getting bored with it, till the last episode. By September of 1996, I had not yet actually been to the Superstitions to check my theories about the map, so my wife and I took a trip to the mountains. I felt sure that we stood at one end of the trail, which is indicated on the map by a doughnut-shaped symbol, but we could find nothing else which seemed to tie to the map. Thegoal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe. I had to clamber either up or down steep inclines while going around a very slanted canyon wall. I made camp near the head of the canyon and started out the next morning. (It's Free. For more than 120 years, the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine has haunted the minds and souls of treasure seekers throughout the world. Unless he climb it many times before. In the following pages are photographs of these stone maps, with interpretations of the meaning of the symbols and signs carved on them. A fourth stone, the "Heart Map," has disconnected lines and symbols, a heart-shaped cutout and a dagger outline (which serves as a directional pointer) on one side. Great family friendly trail. It was worth it. Their last is said to have occurred between 1847 and 1852. Extraordinary rock formations were everywhere. Spending a night in the canyon wasnt appealing, but it would not have been disaster. If they paid Sonny to pack them in, then he did okay. In one of these, the origin of the legend is traced back to the 16th century. I think everything found on the show was faked . The Jesuit priests were the most educated and loyal orders to the King of Spain (and to the Pope). FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The Lost Dutchman could only be a figment of someones overactive imagination. A friend of mine had his sites set on this destination for quite some time and finally we made the hike to see it. There's a large cairn or two at the intersection. Myself i would have been found dead with eighty pounds of gold in my makeshift pack that I wove from cactus and sage brush!~ HAHAHA, History - Legends & Lore of the Superstitions. Twenty Six Tips for Surviving in the Desert The remaining Spanish fled in fear and dubbed the mountains Monte Supersticion (Superstition Mountain.), Spanish Francisco Vzquez de Coronado Expedition (1540 - 1542) ( Public Domain ). Lost Dutchman Mine clues Hike up to the Wave Cave in the Superstition Wilderness, Arizona. loved this man!!! I would be throwing all kinds of gold bars down to the ground and holler "heads up" as each one went airborne! They looked like real eyes, with the meanest stare I have ever seen. After leaving Apache Junction, continue about 8.5 miles, turning left onto signed Peralta Road (FR 77). Length: 4.6 mi Est. My neighbor pointed to the cave a key landmark below a ledge another key landmark and we soon stood on the site which thousands of people had searched for during the last one hundred and ten years. And if it was filmed without permit, in the SWA, then it becomes a criminal act under Federal jurisdiction. the scenery was incredible but the trail isn't the most developed. By now, I had no enthusiasm for it. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, epic miniseries, and scripted event programming. We will present data discovered several years ago at a collector's garage sale of old books and notes. Read part II of this article on the Lost Dutchman Mine. The North American Deserts Later that afternoon, we saw two people from the search and rescue service crawl into the cave. The Peralta Stone Maps Someone climbs that ladder to see a planted cross that was represented as authentic and a archeological relic. Most of the elevation is towards the end. I wasnt going on a wild goose chase. [Online]Available at: http://www.legendsofamerica.com/az-lostdutchman.html, Paul, L., 2016. During this period, the Jesuits established relations with Native Americans, who worked to mine the gold, much of which was sent back to the King of Spain. Next time bring respirators. Combined, the word "DON" and the cross mean "church grant." One of the stones, sometimes called the "Priest Map Stone," shows an image of a priest (or a witch) with a cross next to a few brief sentences in Spanish with misspellings. They kept yelling for him to slow down. 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On the trip home, however, my friend asked if the curved arrow on the map could be an extension of the trail. I began re-checking the information I had about landmarks and the features which were supposed to be near the mines location. These stones, found mysteriously in the Superstition Mountains in the mid-20th century, purportedly hold the key to the location of the fabled Lost Dutchman. Well the ladder snaps, that someone falls and breaks their back. Made it to Carlsbad Caverns last Christmas Bat Poop wooo heck of a place cheap and cheerful and absolutely draw dropping beauty good hike down made the mistake of challenging two teenagers back up didnt think it was possible to sweat in a cave but felt good stayed with them (not so good next morning) Could of waited for the elevator. It all started one winter day in 1994 when my wife and I stopped in a rock shop in Holbrook, Arizona, where we purchased a copy of Fool's Gold by Robert Sikorsky. Since this information has surfaced, we thought it would be timely to republish existing research and documents relating to the famous legend. On that trip we explored a wide area and still found nothing. This hike is located in the Superstition Wilderness East of the Phoenix area. In part two of this article, we will present the information we have obtained about the location of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. by Jim Hatt Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:42 pm, Post by Jim Hatt Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:49 am, Return to Jesuit Rules, Mines, and Treasures. Nevertheless, news of the mine spread far and wide, attracting treasure hunters to the region. We got them back and I didnt see anything unusual about them except they were very good pictures. You are using an out of date browser. The next day I returned with my wife to the second site. Looking again at the photographs and drawings in my books, I decided that I really didnt need to see the real stones. This hike is located in the Superstition Wilderness East of the Phoenix area. It says that in 1540 a Spanish expedition to find the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola was launched by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. I knew that there had to be some way to reach the ledge. I think the popularity of this place came to be from a film done on the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine aired on the History Channel. I kept seeing a reflection behind us from something metallic, like a rifle or pistol. Beautiful views. There is evidence of a skirmish between the Spaniards and the Apaches at the area of the said massacre. Archaeologists in Denmark are celebrating the discovery of the oldest inscription mentioning the god Odin. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the search for gold was at an all-time high. I didnt want to continue a wild goose chase, but for some reason, I agreed to go. Obviously, it was just another scam. Some of the dry waterfalls should be done with ropes. Smells like bat shit. Some believe they hid away their records of mines, treasures and ore deposits before leaving the country. Thorne had been stationed in Fort McDowell, north of Phoenix, where he interacted, and was on friendly terms with the Apache. I love the Superstition Mountains, but the view doesn't change much and I was looking for a change of scenery after a while. After searching the ledge and canyon wall, however, I found no indication of any mining. Jesse Capen, a bellhop from Denver, disappeared three years ago after heading off to find the 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, Arizona - which has evaded adventurers for . In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. Thanks for asking Veronica. Neolithic Stone Balls: The Northern Rosetta Stone? Translated, in context, the words say "you go eighteen paces" (after reaching the trails starting point); "the [canyon] wall is dangerous;" "look for the heart," a reference to a hidden heart, an emblem over the image of a horse incised on one of the other stones; and "look for the map," a reference to a second map hidden within the map incised on yet another stone. shrsl_ShareASale_liveWid_Init(40280, 2496875, 'shrsl_ShareASale_liveWid_wideSkyScraper_populate'); Please remember to disable your adblocker to view content from our sponsors - Thank you. She felt better, however, because I took good solid people with me to help in the search. No gold and no treasure but intriguing. In the late 1700s, after a falling out, the King ordered the Jesuits out of Mexico. The Bat Cave Superstition Mountains Arizona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In March 1995, my wife and I were in Tortilla Flat, Arizona, where we purchased a copy of The Sterling Legend by Estee Conatser. It would prove to be the only place in the whole area that provided shelter, water, firewood and nearby grazing for livestock. It seems that the Apache knew where the gold mine was located, as demonstrated by the next story. How we found the Peralta Treasures The Heart Map has a cross a symbol for a church engraved on the back side. The team ascends a terrifying ladder to investigate a cave for signs of activity in this collection of scenes from \"The Climb.\"\"Subscribe for more from Legend of the Superstition Mountains: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYTWatch exclusive videos and stream full episodes:http://www.history.com/shows/legend-of-the-superstition-mountains#SuperstitionMountainsCheck out our Facebook games and other exclusive content:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryKeep up to date with everything HISTORY by following us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/historyDon't miss a new episode! I will bet the cross is gone when they return. If it could be proven that the producers or any employee planted that cross, and represented it as authentic, there is some liability. Brutal and dangerous. The image intrigued me. The Superstitions are aka The Superstion Wilderness Area a part of the Tonto National Forest so any Apache guarding them are Federal park employees and there are probably at least a few. Its all in the thrill of the hunt-that's why we are all on T-Net and the guys on the show are just like all of us..Maybe after the show we'll find out what they really learned on their fact finding adventure!!!! About 0.2 miles from the fence, you'll reach a carned unsigned trail junction. The Superstition Mountains at night. etex Bronze Member Feb 20, 2013 1,166 2,066 Longview, Texas There are white arrows spray painted on rocks to help guide you towards your destination. DesertUSA has obtained another theory about the location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. The Spanish were adamant, and went up the mountains, despite being warned that they would be punished by the god if they were to do so. Lost Dutchman State Park The Superstitions Mountains lie within the Tonto National wildlife refuge and consist of 242 square miles not counting other designated and preserved area's that boarder the Tonto National Forest and wildlife refuge. However, when he heard about the gold in the Superstition Mountain, he too began searching for it. Plague, one of the deadliest diseases in human history, has a haunting legacy of mass sickness and destruction. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Weaver's Needle, Superstition Wilderness, Arizona, USA. As it turned out, I could not connect the first place with the map, but I knew there was a second possibility about half mile away. Nobody went in unarmed.. Great trail. by gollum Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:19 pm, Post It was about two miles as the crow flies from the head to where the mouth of the small canyon was located. You had me laughing in this one. Obviously, the small canyon merged with the large canyon where it made a curve, creating a long narrow point between the two. The next day we worked about three hours and hit bedrock. An Inspirational Courtesans Tale, Was Anne of Cleves Too Ugly for King Henry VIII? 7 Smartphone Apps to Improve Your Camping Experience Great trail running conditions. Most books and stories label him as a Dutch Hunter. Visit us at HISTORY.com for more info. Said to be the most famous lost mine of all time, it continues to draw prospectors to the Superstition Mountains of Arizona in search of its rich gold. It's roughly 20 feet tall by 50 foot wide by 30 feet deep and shows evidence of large parties. high on a stony wall near where the stone map would appear to lead, but I suspected that this is typical of the kinds of possibilities your mind invents in a search for the Lost Dutchmans Mine. . It was the Gonzales group that was massacred by the Apaches while the Peraltas made a safe return to Sonora loaded with gold. After a while, my son spotted somebody watching us. It is important that we respect the wildlife, which is the wish of the authorities that have jurisdiction of the Bat Cave. Ever wonder how long and how many people it took to haul 200 million in gold up to that little cave?
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