Exploration of Montezuma's Treasure

The Dillman team uses an ERT scan to locate a potential underground tunnel system. They excavate and discover a large chamber, finding bones and ancient maize. The team plans further exploration using a drill rig to confirm the existence of tunnels, hoping to find Montezuma's treasure.

What tool did the Dillman team use to start their excavation?

• A hand shovel

• A small excavator

• A large bulldozer

• A pickaxe

What did the ERT scans suggest might be underground?

• A water reservoir

• A natural cave

• A buried treasure chest

• An underground tunnel system and chamber

How did the team feel upon discovering the chamber?

• Confused

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

What did the team find inside the chamber that suggested historical human activity?

• A diary

• Modern tools

• Ancient maize and bones

• A map

What was the significance of the maize found in the chamber?

• It was considered sacred

• It was used as currency

• It was a common food item

• It was a modern crop

What was the team's hope regarding Montezuma's treasure?

• That it was in a museum

• That it was a myth

• That it was already found

• That it was hidden in the chamber

Why did the team decide to use heavy machinery?

• To transport the treasure

• To build a new entrance

• To drill into potential tunnels

• To remove large rocks

What was the purpose of using a drill rig?

• To find water

• To create a new chamber

• To explore potential tunnels

• To plant trees

What would indicate the presence of a tunnel during drilling?

• Increased resistance

• No resistance

• A loud noise

• A sudden stop

What was the team's ultimate goal in this exploration?

• To find a new home

• To prove man-made engineering

• To discover a new species

• To map the area