Jim Sanborn’s Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters features an engraved secret code that has remained unsolved for 35 years.
The mysterious code has caused personal turmoil for Sanborn, including strained relationships and unwanted visitors.
Sanborn has received death threats from enthusiasts attempting to crack the code.
To protect himself, the artist installed panic buttons, motion sensors, and cameras at his home.
The unsolved Kryptos code is now being offered for sale at auction.
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