5 Mysterious Ancient Locations of the Crusades (and the Knights Templar)

Start saving with Rocket Money! Managing your finances starts here #rocketmoney #personalfinance The bell-shaped Royston Cave, located beneath the bustling streets of Royston, England, is an artificial, man-made wonder. Within its confines are some of the most unique ancient carvings historians have ever laid eyes on, as well as one of the most enduring mysteries relating to the Crusades... This protected ancient monument is believed to have been a secret meeting place for the Knights Templar, a medieval Catholic military order that emerged in the 12th century. These warrior monks protected pilgrims venturing through the treacherous paths to the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades. Though disbanded by the Pope in 1312, evidence of Templar settlements near Royston supports the leading theory that they might have been responsible for the cave’s creation. The cave was lost for centuries until it was rediscovered in 1742 by a market worker.