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Treasure (from Greek θησαυρος; Thesaurus , meaning "a treasure of words", is a Cognate ) is a concentration of riches, often one which is considered lost or forgotten until being rediscovered. Some jurisdictions legally define what constitutes treasure (such as in the English Treasure Act 1996 ). The phrase "blood and treasure" or "lives and treasure" has been used to refer to the human and monetary costs associated with various (usually State -initiated) endeavours such as space exploration or war. TREASURE HUNTING See Also: Treasure hunting Searching for hidden treasure is a common theme in legend and fiction, but real-life , November 21 , 2005, pp. 76-83 Archaeologist s are sometimes described as treasure hunters, especially those from the 19th Century , although they themselves rarely wish to be associated with the term. Treasure hunters are often accused by archaeologists of pillaging ancient sites in their quests, destroying valuable information in the process. Illegal sales of Antiquities to foreign buyers are also attributed to illicit treasure hunting. REFERENCES SEE ALSO
Famous "hidden treasures"
Treasure in film and literature
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