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Karen Russell Global Studies

The ancient treasure you see above, was called The Attarouthi Treasure. This treasure was buried when Islamic forces threatened. The treasure containd of 15 things: ten chalices, three censer, a wine strainer and a dove.The chalices were used to hold wine. The treasure was found and buried in a big terracotta cauldron in the vicinity of the ancient town Attarouthi.