The secret tunnel used to transport gold 800 years ago

Archaeologists discovered an ancient tunnel built by the Temple Knights knights under the coastal city of Acre.

Temple Templars are Christian followers and are known for their skillful fighting skills during the Crusades starting in the 11th century. In addition to the tunnel, the expert team also found traces of the fortress. militants used as a base, Independent reported today.

"These warriors and priests are a legend, so are their gold. In the Crusades, Templar knights fought for God, gold and glory. Command bases, even treasures of they are, somewhere in the city of Acre today, " said Dr. Albert Lin.

The new discovery reveals how the Holy Temple knights transport gold to the Treasure Tower.

Dr. Lin's team used LiDAR technology to examine the area that had once been an important fortress of the Temple knights during the Third Crusade. LiDAR technology scans the ground with lasers and detectors, causing no harm to artifacts.

The new discovery reveals how the Holy Temple knights transport gold to the Treasure Tower . However, the tower is hidden deep under many meters of mud and rock. Scientists are not sure whether excavation will be conducted in the future.

A total of 9 Crusades took place from the 11th to the 13th century with the aim of removing non-Christians from the sacred land. The warriors who came to Israel were not knowledgeable about Islam and mistakenly thought it was a branch of Christianity. While most Muslims are spared, thousands of Jews have been brutally murdered.

Dome of the Rock , one of the holiest places of Islam, was converted into a Christian church. The Al Aqsa Mosque became a stable for warriors to participate in the Crusades. King Jerusalem then gave Dome of the Rock to the Temple knights as a base. This place has become an architectural model for the Basilica churches in Europe.

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