Finding this hidden chamber had not been easy. The builders of this place had created a maze of options, most of which led to nowhere. But who those builders
were was still a mystery. In fact, the whole find was one big mystery. Joseph had been a part of many archaeological digs, but this new discovery didn't mesh with
any known civilization. While the style was middle eastern, it lacks any real clues about who created it or what it was created for.
When Joseph finally discovered the hidden chamber, his curiosity was stronger than his sense of caution. He knew a room such as this should be carefully and
methodically studied to preserve clues and avoid dangers. It was possible for ancient traps to still go off, even centuries later. But perhaps these boxes held the key
he was searching for. If it was some form of written record, it could explain much. If it was some type of treasure, it could still help identify what culture was
involved.
Picking a box at random, Joseph slowly opened the pink box. As he did, there was the groan of rock sliding. Joseph started and stepped back, watching as
another secret doorway opened. Forgetting the other boxes for the moment, Joseph picked up his lantern and carefully investigated. The doorway led to...