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Was the Lost Dutchman Mine ever found?

By Rachel Acosta

They were friendly, and he gave her hints about the mine’s location. When Waltz died, the 29-year-old Thomas sold her bakery, got a group together, and went searching for the mine. Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn’t find.

How much is the Lost Dutchman’s gold worth?

As the legend grew, so did the size of the fortune. Monagan wrote that some valued the mine at $40 million. Stories vary on how Waltz found this hidden treasure. But he was soon known as the Lost Dutchman.

Who discovered the Lost Dutchman mine?

Jakob Waltz
The mine is named after German immigrant Jakob Waltz (c. 1810–1891), who purportedly discovered it in the 19th century and kept its location a secret.

Who Found the Lost Dutchman Mine?

Some 30 years later, Jacob Waltz — nicknamed “the Dutchman,” even though he was German — rediscovered the mine with the help of a Peralta descendant, according to legend. Waltz, who died without revealing the mine’s location, reportedly shot people who followed him as he returned to it for more gold.

What is the Dutchman’s curse?

After this betrayal, he carved out his heart, thereby leaving a geis cast upon it and the Dutchman: whoever stabs Jones’ heart, theirs must take its place and captain the Dutchman, as the ship must have a captain. As a result, the Dutchman itself became cursed, just as Jones was.

Where is the Lost Dutchman gold mine?

Superstition Mountains
The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona.

What is the legend of the Lost Dutchman?

According to legend, the large party was ambushed by Apaches, and all were killed except for one or two Peralta family members who escaped into Mexico. This area is known today as the Massacre Grounds. A number of other people were supposed to have known the mine’s location or even to have worked it.

Where is the Dutchman’s Mine?

The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona.

What happened to the Lost Dutchman gold mine?

After one hundred and twenty-five plus years incredibly, the lost Dutchman gold mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself “No miner will ever find my mine”.

Is this the most famous lost gold mine in the world?

Three documentary filmmakers set out on a journey into Arizona’s Superstition Mountains to uncover the truth about the most famous lost gold mine in the world – the Lost Dutchman Mine, purportedly the home to a treasure worth 200 million dollars.

Can Barry Storm find the Lost Dutchman Mine?

Fortune seeker Barry Storm stumbles onto some clues that may lead him to the fabulous Lost Dutchman Mine, but others have tried and been murdered. Fortune seeker Barry Storm stumbles onto some clues that may lead him to the fabulous Lost Dutchman Mine, but others have tried and been murdered.

Why did the movie Lost in the hills fail?

Instead of being lost in the forests of MD, these three characters are lost in the hills of AZ, searching for an old gold mine despite the numbers of predecessors who have turned up dead or gone missing while attempting the same feat. The characters are one dimensional, the script is predictable, and the movie just plain fails.