Video: Afghanistan's Hidden Treasure

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January 31, 2008—More than 20,000 artifacts and pieces of ancient gold jewelry were discovered in 1979 in Afghanistan. Mysterious "key holders" pledged their lives to protect the treasure from plunderers. Did they succeed?

Part seven of nine. Watch more Treasure Wars videos.

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