Tech & Sci
08:39, 31-Jul-2017
Treasure hunting in Paraguay poses risk to country’s cultural heritage
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By CGTN's Harris Whitbeck
It may sound like an urban legend, but according to local lore, there is a trove of buried treasure in Paraguay. In recent years, the land-locked South American country has become a big draw for fortune hunters set on uncovering hidden gems.
Now, the treasure-hunting craze that has captivated the people of Paraguay is becoming a national obsession. But the pursuit to strike it rich is posing problems to the country’s cultural heritage.