The Curse of Oak Island SHOCKING TEMPLAR CANNON Found in Portugal Season 12

Rick Lagina and Team Investigate Oak Island Connections in Portugal

Rick Lagina and his crew traveled to Portugal to explore potential connections between the mystery of Oak Island and the European country. Their investigation led them to experts on Portuguese military history, where they learned that stone projectiles, similar to those found on Oak Island, were used in Portugal. This discovery raised questions about the origin of the bullets and their connection to Oak Island.

The team also visited a palace in the town of CRA, rumored to have ties to the Templar Knights, who once administered the area. They explored the connection further, speculating that the knights might have had a role in the island’s mystery. The crew then examined a Freemason-owned property, Kint Dula, which features an initiation well similar to Oak Island’s Money Pit.

While continuing their exploration of tunnels, the team considered the significance of these links, strengthening their belief that Oak Island is tied to an ancient and previously unrecognized past. Their investigation also uncovered a Templar cannon in Portugal, which could provide clues about the island’s treasure.

Stone Bullets and Templar Connections

In Lisbon, Rick and his colleagues visited a military museum and consulted with experts on Portuguese military history. The experts confirmed that stone arrowheads were used in Portugal, notably on ships and castles. They also showed the team a cannon that may have fired similar stone projectiles, linking the discovery to the mysterious stone shots found on Oak Island. This raised more questions about the stone projectiles’ connection to the Money Pit and the island’s wooden tunnels filled with concentrations of silver and gold.

Kint Dula and Freemason Ties

The team’s next stop was Kint Dula, a property once owned by Antonio Osto de Carvalho Montero, a Freemason. The site features an initiation well, strikingly similar in design to the Oak Island Money Pit. It is believed to have been the location of secret Masonic and Templar ceremonies. The team speculated that this well could be a replica of Oak Island’s treasure vault.

The Knights Templar Legacy

The team’s journey deepened their conviction that Oak Island is connected to a long-forgotten past. The Knights Templar, known for their protection of Christian pilgrims and their mysterious legacy, first established a presence in Portugal in the 12th century. They erected a castle in Tomar, which was inspired by fortifications found in the Holy Land. Despite being disbanded by Pope Clement V in 1312, the Templar order’s legacy lives on through the Order of Christ, which continues to preserve their spiritual and material wealth.

The Search for Treasure

The Legina brothers’ ongoing search on Oak Island is authorized by a Treasure Trove license, which allows treasure hunters to keep 90% of any valuables they uncover. However, if a sizable treasure is found, multiple claimants may emerge, each with their own arguments for ownership based on ancestry or residence. While the Legina brothers and the government stand to gain from any discovered wealth, it remains uncertain if they will be the ones to claim it.

Pirate Theories and Oak Island’s Past

For centuries, Oak Island has been the subject of pirate theories, with some speculating that pirates from the 17th and 18th centuries hid their treasure there. Despite years of excavation and flooding in the Money Pit, the legend of hidden gold has drawn treasure hunters for over 225 years. Though the true nature of the treasure remains unknown, the mystery continues to captivate those hoping to uncover its secrets.