Tanzanian Treasure Hunters

The Amani Nature Reserve in Tanzania lies full of hidden treasures from German colonial times—according to locals. They have been searching for decades, secretly digging at night, guided by magic, and leaving big holes scattered across the forest.

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Flame tree

A tea plantation with a large flame tree in an area of active digging. Flame trees were planted by German colonists and are seen as a sign that there may be treasure nearby.

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