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In 1873, the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered a large collection of gold and other artifacts in Hissarlik, Turkey, where he believed the ancient city of Troy was located. Known as Priam's Treasure after the famous king Priam, the collection contains a shield, cauldron, vase, two diadems, rings, buttons, bracelets, goblets, bottle, gold cups and silver knives dating back to 2600-2300 BC. However, some archaeologists claim this treasure does not prove the existence of Troy.

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Quick Questions: Treasure Hunting

In 1873, the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered a large collection of gold and other artifacts in Hissarlik, Turkey, where he believed the ancient city of Troy was located. Known as Priam's Treasure after the famous king Priam, the collection contains a shield, cauldron, vase, two diadems, rings, buttons, bracelets, goblets, bottle, gold cups and silver knives dating back to 2600-2300 BC. However, some archaeologists claim this treasure does not prove the existence of Troy.

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Treasure Hunting Quick Questions

7 In 1873, an archaeologist called Heinrich Schliemann 1. Where was the treasure found?
16 discovered a large collection of gold and other artefacts.
26 He unearthed them in a place where he believed the 
36 ancient city of Troy was located. The collection is called
43 Priam’s Treasure after a famous king, Priam. 2. Which two words mean the same as ‘found’?
48 What is in the collection?

59 There is a shield, a cauldron, a vase, two diadems,


67 rings, buttons, bracelets, goblets, a bottle, gold cups and
3. How does the layout help the reader?
69 silver knives.

77 When would it have been made and used? 

79 2600-2300 BC 

83 Where was it found? 

88 It was found in Hissarlik, 4. Do you think this treasure proves the existence of
93 which is believed to be Troy? Why?
95 Ancient Troy.

99 There is still some
102 controversy with many 
105 archaeologists claiming that

110 this treasure does nothing to
115 prove the existence of Troy.

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Treasure Hunting Answers
7 In 1873, an archaeologist called Heinrich Schliemann 1. Where was the treasure found?
16 discovered a large collection of gold and other artefacts.
Hissarlik
26 He unearthed them in a place where he believed the
36 ancient city of Troy was located. The collection is called
43 Priam’s Treasure after a famous king, Priam.
2. Which two words mean the same as ‘found’?
48 What is in the collection?
Accept ‘discovered’ and ‘unearthed’
59 There is a shield, a cauldron, a vase, two diadems,
67 rings, buttons, bracelets, goblets, a bottle, gold cups and
69 silver knives. 3. How does the layout help the reader?
77 When would it have been made and used? Accept a reasonable explanation that the

79 2600-2300 BC bold subheadings make it easier for the

83 Where was it found? reader to find the information they need.

88 It was found in Hissarlik, 4. Do you think this treasure proves the existence of
93 which is believed to be Troy? Why?
95 Ancient Troy.
Accept a reasonable explanation, e.g. Yes,
99 There is still some
because this treasure dates from the time
102 controversy with many
105 archaeologists claiming that of Ancient Greek history or no, because
110 this treasure does nothing to it just proves there was a settlement
115 prove the existence of Troy.
there but not necessarily Troy.

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