Clive Cussler: The Solomon Curse

“The giants’ immense size would have made it natural for them to be considered deities,” Leonid said. “This would also explain the dead around them. They must have been royal nobles, advisers, close friends, wives, and concubines — all those who wished to stay with their gods for continued existence in another world.”

They fell silent, staring at the mummies in the vault. Finally, Lazlo spoke in a hushed voice. “We have to keep this secret until the government can be relied upon to preserve, maintain, and build a world-class museum around the entire site.”

“Well,” said Remi, “with the discovery of the treasure, they now have the funds to tackle a project like that.”

“What better place to keep them than right here at their original site?” added Leonid.

“Where they deserve to remain,” Sam said in a low voice. “Not only have we discovered a great historic site here today but we’ve revealed a civilization that was never even suspected to exist. The legends are all true. Gold, gemstones, advanced civilizations… and giants.”