Our correspondent says thousands of ruins are thought to remain undiscovered, making Peru a treasure-hunting destination for archaeologists and looters alike.

BBC: El Paraiso site

For a time, he thought of having his bones with the treasure chest, though how that might have been accomplished is unclear.

NPR: 'I Love Mysteries,' Says Man Claiming Hidden Gold

The first large-scale survey revealed a treasure trove of rare species, including Siamese crocodiles, previously thought extinct in the wild.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | 'There Was Method to My Madness'