Among Dead Sea Scrolls near Qumran, West Bank, one unusual copper scroll listed hidden treasures across Judea, possibly real or symbolic. Discovered in Cave 3, it describes vast gold and silver caches from the Second Temple period in the Judean Desert region.

The Copper Scroll Treasure Map, unveiled in 1952, has inspired a rich vein of poetry and adventure literature that intertwines treasure-hunt motifs with biblical themes. Poets like John Milton and contemporary writers have utilized the scroll's enigmatic nature to explore ideas of faith, loss, and the quest for meaning in a fragmented world.