Discovery Channel - Treasure Hunters (2000) Part 5 Rubies of the Golden Triangle
Treasure - buried, lost or sunk, in the depths of the ocean - has fascinated countless treasure hunters throughout the world, in all lands and seas, for centuries. This series follows the trails to the sites of legendary treasures, presents the winners and losers in the hunt for treasures trove. The films document the historical events surrounding certain treasures and relate the dreams, dramas and adventures of obsessed treasure hunters who shun no risk in their search for the “pot of gold”, and seamlessly weaves together history and legend to present compelling tales of real life human quests.
Part 5: Rubies of the Golden Triangle
Ruby Country - as the Burmese call their country, which is famous for the jewels as red as blood. In the old days the rubies were in maharajas ownership. They were sold to the Europeans. Today, trade with the red rubies is fully at the hands of the military government field in the. They are currently the new owners of the mines. The golden triangle is the largest and most dangerous ruby country in the world.