Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vault B

Located in Kerala, India, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is as intricate and fascinating as it is mysterious. While the origin of the temple is lost in antiquity, this holy place of worship has been referenced in ancient Tamil literature as early as the 6th century AD and is known for its enigmatic features and 6 vaults — of which only 5 have been opened. The 6th vault is hidden behind an enormous set iron doors, donning two large serpents wrapped around the tree of life. It’s a room in which no one has ever entered, as legends warn that trespassers will be met with disastrous results.

Despite the claims that no individual has set foot within the vault, some assert that experts entered it in both 1990 and 2003 and found a room located beyond the entrance with walls made of pure gold. Experts also believe there are ropes of gold several meters long, Napoleonic coins, Venetian jewelry, diamond belts, emeralds the size of ostrich eggs, barrels of golden rice, and other artifacts that could total around $22 billion.