This cache is designed to encourage curiosity and observation. Each artifact you visit holds part of the answer – don’t rush. Take your time, soak in the history, and piece together the combination.
What You Need to Know:
-DO NOT TOUCH ANY ARTIFACTS, THESE ARE ALL AUTHENTIC AND ARE FRAGILE-
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This is a field puzzle. You will gather information from artifacts to find a numeric code.
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The container is locked. You must unlock it with the correct code to sign the log.
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No need to move or disturb any museum displays. All clues are visible from public areas.
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Please be respectful of the space. Remember, this is a real museum with visitors and staff.
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Museum hours & entry info: Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, or you can call ahead and schedule a tour at the museum by clicking this link https://www.thebibleseminary.edu/3j or calling 281-646-1109
- Come say hello! We would love to get to know you! Stop on by next door at The Bible Seminary and let us know how you liked the museum. We would love to see any pictures you take and would love to stay connected! There is a QR code posted in the musuem, please scan and sign in so we know who got to see our artifacts!
Bring a pen, your curiosity, and your best puzzle-solving skills. Good luck unlocking the past!
To unlock the cache, you’ll need a 4-digit code. Each digit is hidden in the museum exhibits. Follow the clues below and pay close attention to the details!
🔍 Clue 1 – Light in the Darkness
Find the ancient oil lamp display.
Count how many spouts the "rare bowl shaped lamp from IA II" has.
🧠 This number is your first digit.
🔍 Clue 2 – Pressed in Clay
Search for the cuneiform tablets.
How many tablets are on display together?
🧠 This number is your second digit.
🔍 Clue 3 – Clean & Unclean
Locate the stone vessels exhibit.
Carefully read the sign next to it.
Two chapters from Leviticus are mentioned, X & 15.
🧠 X is your third and fourth digit.