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We are all fascinated with the idea of treasure maps, and the sort of adventure that would go along with them, but true treasure maps hardly ever turn up, and most are deemed fiction rather then fact. Well as where most treasure maps may be, there is one that has a credible source, and a place in history, the Copper Scroll of Israel. This scroll was found along side the famed Dead Sea scrolls, but much later, and if the clues can be pieced together correctly could lead archeologists to over 160 tons of gold and silver, and countless historical finds.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in Easter Israel in 1934 by explores, who later sold the ancient parchments. The copper scroll was not found until the mid 1950's by archeologist, one of the only scroll found be officials. The scroll was then shipped to Amman and this is where it stays to this day, and is studied by many scientists from around the world.

The scroll has been decoded, but only to a degree. The original scroll has suffered sever corrosion and has presented many problems in the way of attempts to read the full document. Also who ever wrote the inscriptions on the scroll is thought to have been illiterate. The reason behind this may have been because whoever wrote the document never wanted anyone to be able to read the true inscription, however the bases of the text have come to light.

It seems that the scroll portrays a master list of clues and locations all leading to a treasure trove of riches and antiques. The exact text, as far as precise instructions and names of key places and locations still remain somewhat shrouded in a fog, but new technologies and computer innovations, as well as further studies of the scroll in it's original form have brought scholars and researchers closer then ever to unraveling the mysteries surrounding the scroll.

The scroll is thought to give the location of treasures hidden from Romans during the time of Christ. The Roman's were occupying places in Israel, and one such place was the Temple of Solomon. During this time a great treasure, most likely the one mentioned on the scroll, was shipped out of the Temple and distributed among many secret locations, as many as 60 different locations. It was at this time that the scroll was written as a sort of treasure map to lead the people back to their massive treasure.

Interesting facts about the scroll include the fact that it was made out of a very fine copper. The practice of writing had disappeared about 100o years

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