Fortress of the Knights Templar (Full Episode) | Lost Cities with Albert Lin

National Geographic2 minutes read

Albert Glenn uses modern technology to uncover hidden Templar ruins in Accra, shedding light on the Knights Templar's presence and wealth in the region. Various discoveries, including underground crypts and gold coins, hint at the Templars' strategic security measures and their influence during the Crusades.

Insights

  • Albert Glenn utilizes advanced technology like lasers and lidar to reveal hidden Templar structures in Accra, shedding light on the Knights Templar's historical presence and strategic operations in the region.
  • The discovery of Crusader gold coins in various locations, including the seabed near Accra, suggests a vast treasure trove linked to the Templars, sparking intrigue about their wealth and the potential existence of undiscovered riches tied to their legacy.

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Recent questions

  • What technologies does Albert Glenn use for exploration?

    Albert Glenn uses 21st Century Technologies like lasers and scanning technologies.

  • What was Accra's historical significance?

    Accra was a center of the Christian world.

  • Who were the Knights Templar?

    The Knights Templar were powerful monks.

  • What did Albert Glenn discover in Accra?

    Albert Glenn discovered underground crypts and chambers.

  • How did the Templars protect their riches?

    The Templars buried gold hordes in Crusader castles.

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Summary

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"Exploring Templar Secrets in Ancient Accra"

  • Albert Glenn uses 21st Century Technologies to explore the ancient world, uncovering hidden worlds through lasers and scanning technologies.
  • Accra, a modern city, was once a center of the Christian world and a gateway between Europe and Asia during the Crusades.
  • The Knights Templar, powerful monks, provided security to European pilgrims and merchants in Accra.
  • Albert Glenn discovers underground crypts and chambers where the Knights Templar resided in Accra during the 12th and 13th centuries.
  • Templar buildings in Accra included underground water tanks for collecting rainwater, strategically hidden from enemies.
  • Using lidar scanning technology, Albert Glenn maps the Templar locations in Accra, identifying the guard house as a key landmark.
  • The guard house marks the beginning of the Templar quarter in Accra, where gold passed through secret tunnels for security.
  • Dr. Robert Cool showcases a large collection of Crusader gold coins, revealing the Templars' wealth and power in the Holy Land.
  • The Templars buried gold hordes in Crusader castles to protect their riches during invasions, with many treasures still undiscovered.
  • Marine archaeologist Edward Galili discovers Crusader gold coins in the seabed near Accra, hinting at a larger lost horde and the potential location of the Templar fortress.

24:31

Templar Fortress: Engineering, Defense, and Treasure

  • Ed Hood guides a walk on a beach, highlighting a precarious route with unique man-made structures.
  • The man-made Asher stones are identified as Crusader buildings due to iron clamps holding them together.
  • Scholars suggest ruins associated with the Templar Fortress may still exist in the area.
  • Detailed drone scans of the lagoon's foundation rocks aim to confirm the presence of the Templar Fortress.
  • The 3D digital survey of the foundation rocks aids in reconstructing the long-lost Templar Fortress.
  • Belvoir Fortress showcases sophisticated Crusader engineering, emphasizing defense mechanisms and treasure protection.
  • Belvoir Fortress withstood a lengthy siege, showcasing its defensive capabilities and the importance of its design.
  • The fall of Akra marked the end of the Templar's dominance, with fleeing Templars possibly attempting to smuggle out their fortune.
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