World War II-era map sparks treasure hunt for Nazi loot in Dutch village. Detail of a hand-drawn map purportedly showing where Nazi loot was buried in Ommeren, the Netherlands.

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Photos: World War II-era map sparks treasure hunt in Dutch village. The church of Ommeren, near Arnhem, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.