Treasure Worth Billions Found in Indian Temple
Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kerala, India (Photo: Ashcoounter)
A vast treasure trove, said to be worth billions of dollars, in gold coins, jewels and precious stones unearthed at a Hindu temple in India. The officials opened the last two secret vaults, sealed for nearly 150 years, Monday. Anchor Marco Werman talks to G. Mahadevan of The Hindu.
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