After 10 Years Rick Lagina FINALLY Found The Oak Island Treasure At Lot 21

“Wow! At 90 feet, we’ve broken through to something—there’s an open space down there!”

The excitement in the air is palpable as the committed team searching for Oak Island’s hidden treasures works tirelessly. Each new dig and drill brings up more artifacts, inching them closer to solving the island’s age-old mystery. This season has been particularly fruitful, with many finds illuminating pieces of history long buried beneath the earth.

But could this be the season that finally brings the search to an end? Brace yourself—what they’ve unearthed is more shocking than anyone anticipated. Throughout their journey, the team has uncovered a wide array of astonishing relics, some seemingly too good to be true, while others feel like something out of legend. With every new item, they edge closer to their ultimate goal.

One of the most exciting discoveries in Season 11 occurred on Lot 5, where the team uncovered a fragment of ceramic pottery. This wasn’t just any piece; it featured unique characteristics suggesting a complex and ancient history. While exploring previously uncharted land, they found a ceramic piece with a purple-glazed rim that may date back to a time long before the infamous Money Pit was even created. Ceramic expert L was shocked by its age, speculating it could be from Europe, possibly dating back to the 1600s. This discovery raises significant questions: How early did people start exploring or living on Oak Island?

The ceramic was just one clue. Near a circular stone formation, Gary, the metal detection expert, uncovered an old iron latch buried deep underground. This latch might have been part of a cellar or a hidden trapdoor, suggesting that whoever was on the island long ago may have intentionally modified the land—perhaps to hide something valuable. As the team digs deeper, they wonder if the circular stone formation is a natural feature or a man-made construction designed to conceal treasures.

To better understand their findings, the team sends the iron artifacts to a lab for analysis. A CT scan reveals that these items were carefully crafted and had multiple uses, dating them to before the 1840s. Who were these early visitors, and what were they hiding?

Meanwhile, at a site called the Garden Shaft, the team navigates underground pathways that have eluded treasure hunters for years. However, water seeping into the tunnels poses a new challenge, requiring creative solutions to keep their path safe and stable. As they continue, they discover a large void, nicknamed “Aladdin’s Cave,” suggesting that something precious might be hidden below.

The team collaborates with Dr. Ian Spooner and his colleagues, using advanced techniques like fluorescent spectroscopy to analyze soil samples for traces of metal and other materials. The results reveal that Oak Island’s history is even more complex than previously thought, indicating that people have been digging—and possibly hiding things—on the island for far longer than anyone realized.

As the season progresses, excitement builds when Rick Lagina quickly calls his brother Marty to share the news of an exciting find. Early in their search on Lot 5, Rick discovers a third coin. Like the others, this coin appears handmade, with worn edges and a greenish-brown patina, suggesting it could be a key to unlocking the larger mystery of the island.

Eager to learn more, Rick and Marty take their growing collection of coins to experts at the interpretive center. Using modern tools like XRF analysis and CT scanning, they hope to uncover the origins of these mysterious coins. The first coin, made mostly of copper and silver, differs from typical Roman coins, raising questions about its time and place of origin.

The second coin features a faint image of a woman etched into its center, made from materials similar to previously found Roman coins. Could this be a sign that the Knights Templar or other early visitors brought this coin to Oak Island? The third coin leaves the team scratching their heads with its unique chain-like design. Initial scans indicate it might be more modern, but closer examination reveals high levels of calcium and phosphorus—elements often found in 13th-century French deniers—sparking theories about historical connections between the artifacts.

Feeling motivated, the team returns to Lot 5 the next day, where they uncover yet another coin, the fourth of the season. This well-preserved piece appears Roman and suggests they have only scratched the surface of their discoveries.

Shifting their attention to the swamp area, they utilize a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for an underwater exploration. Tony dives into the murky waters and discovers wooden beams matching details from Zena’s map, suggesting human activity in the swamp that dates back centuries. He also uncovers more ceramic fragments and a clay sailor pipe, leading the team to wonder if the swamp was once a hidden spot for secret storage.

The biggest surprise comes when Tony’s metal detector buzzes, revealing a coin-like object with a hole in the center, resembling ancient Chinese coins. This raises further questions: Was the swamp a trading post? Did a shipwreck occur here, or did the indigenous people of Oak Island play a significant role in its history?

As they dive deeper, new clues emerge that might connect the island’s past and present. The dam on Oak Island, built centuries ago with simple tools, may hold vital information about the artifacts being uncovered today. Marty Lagina uses a tractor to clear large rocks from a circular depression to set up an important excavation. While digging deeper, Jamie finds a significant piece of pottery, possibly the largest ever discovered in that area, dating back to the late 1700s.

As they continue excavating, they find more artifacts, including nails and metal fasteners. One unique fastener resembles a strap hinge from a door, possibly dating back to the 1600s, which raises the question of whether these items could be linked to Sir William Phips, the first treasure depositor on Oak Island.

Moving away from Lot 5, Rick and Gary pick up their metal detectors again, hoping for more coins. Instead, they find a large metal strap and another heavy iron artifact, suggesting important structures may be buried nearby. The team’s findings indicate that these artifacts could be remnants of significant human activity in the area.

As the drilling operation at the Money Pit continues, they encounter more wood, confirming the presence of underground structures. The team’s investigations reveal that the wood fragments found near the Garden Shaft may lead them closer to the treasure, suggesting that the original depositors might have been refining gold artifacts.

In another intriguing turn, Rick and Gary’s search reveals a small caliber lead shot, indicating potential military action on the island. This connects to historical records of French naval treasures, suggesting that Oak Island has a far richer and more complicated history than previously believed.

With each discovery, the team inches closer to unraveling Oak Island’s secrets. Could these unusual findings hint at a deeper, more ancient story than we ever imagined?

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