A Time Capsule Claimed To Be a Few Centuries-Old Found While Renovating The Washington Monument in Baltimore

Published on 04/05/2021
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The monument was built as a dedication to America’s first president, one which was placed in the Washington Monument, where it has definitely seen some of the most splendid years since its creation. But as time went by, due to a lack of restoration works, the structure became rather dangerous for visitors. As a result, its honorary qualities were sadly diminished. The authorities eventually decided to give it a new life, however, and a team of laborers was deployed to do all the restoration. They would end up finding something incredible buried under the monument. This artifact would eventually shed new light on some of America’s greatest mysteries.

A Time Capsule Claimed To Be A Few Centuries Old Found While Renovating The Washington Monument In Baltimore

A Time Capsule Claimed To Be A Few Centuries Old Found While Renovating The Washington Monument In Baltimore

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What The Workers Found

It was a sight for sore eyes when the workers and laborers found the hidden treasure. They were busy installing the septic tank of all things when they unearthed something monumental. The placement of the treasure isn’t that surprising, however, if we are to believe the related Masonic ideology. This was the exact area where the sun would first hit the tower after sunrise. Masonic thinking says that this is the correct place to hide something. The workers were visibly delighted as they unearthed this gem, and everyone became incredibly curious to see what was hidden inside.

What The Workers Found

What The Workers Found

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