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Mysterious Writings is dedicated to bringing you the latest information on armchair treasure hunts, as well as unraveling the world’s most intriguing enigmas, puzzles, and hidden treasures. From ancient artifacts and unsolved mysteries to legendary lost cities and cryptic codes, this website offers a treasure trove of articles, videos, and features for you to peruse.

Delve into the depths of mystery, explore uncharted territories, and join an active community of treasure hunters and puzzle solvers as you unravel the secrets of the past and those of today. With regularly updated content MysteriousWritings is your gateway to a world of adventure.

Have fun browsing here. You’re definitely at the right spot to find Treasures, Puzzles, and Mystery!

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Featured Article: There’s Treasure Inside by Jon Collins-Black

An exciting new treasure hunt has been announced! Although not releasing until October 2024, the book There’s Treasure Inside by Jon Collins-Black is available for Preorder on Amazon.

From the description a treasure will be hidden in the USA worth millions. A preview of the treasure has been shared, and searchers have been analyzing its contents. A few items are noticed to be from the auction of Forrest Fenn’s treasure chest.  Other incredible pieces of gold, coins, jewels, and rare relics are also shown.

It seems it will be the largest treasure hunt yet to be launched.  More information can be found on MW’s There’s Treasure Inside page dedicated to the hunt, and on other MW channels.   Join the community of searchers! There’s treasure out there to find!

An example of a few items identified in the chest:

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List of Treasures Identified Document : THANK YOU SEARCHERS: g, bavetta, vertigo, justdave, chester, and others as the list continues to be updated


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