TREASURE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

Yamashita's gold, also referred to as the Yamashita treasure, is the name given to the alleged war loot stolen in Southeast Asia by Japanese forces during World War II and hidden in caves, tunnels and underground complexes in the Philippines. It is named for the Japanese general Tomoyuki Yamashita, nicknamed "The Tiger of Malaya". Though accounts that the treasure remains hidden in the Philippines have lured treasure hunters from around the world for over fifty years, its existence is dismissed by most experts.

Nazi plunder refers to art theft and other items stolen as a result of the organized looting of European countries during the time of the Third Reich by agents acting on behalf of the ruling Nazi Party of Germany. Plundering occurred from 1933 until the end of World War II, particularly by military units known as the Kunstschutz, although most plunder was acquired during the war. In addition to gold, silver and currency, cultural items of great significance were stolen, including paintings, ceramics, books, and religious treasures. Although most of these items were recovered by agents of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program (MFAA), affectionately referred to as the Monuments Men, on behalf of the Allies immediately following the war, many are still missing. There is an international effort under way to identify Nazi plunder that still remains unaccounted for, with the aim of ultimately returning the items to the rightful owners, their families or their respective countries.

ROMMEL'S SCHATZ/ ROMMEL'S TREASURE

During his campaign in Northern-Africa the Afrika Korps plundered the areas they occupied, extensively. Especially rich Jews lost their gold and precious object and banks were plundered. In 1943 the Germans retreated to Sicily and further into Italy. A special unit was responsible for the transportation of the treasure into safety. The boat they used sank into the Mediterranean. Location unknown. The search is still on the way.

SUPPOSED LOCATION OF ERWIN ROMMEL'S TREASURE