The world’s longest treasure hunt ended after 31 years.
The 31-year treasure hunt for France’s famed Golden Owl has finally ended with the discovery of a bronze owl. The hunt began in 1993 when Max Valentin published Chouette d’Or (golden owl), a book containing 11 clues leading to the location of the owl, which he buried in France. The finder of the owl won a sculpted golden owl valued at over $160,000.