#treasure

13 stories

The Cairo Antique Dealer | تاجرة التحف القاهرية

The Cairo Antique Dealer | تاجرة التحف القاهرية

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She sells antiques in Khan el-Khalili. He's the collector searching for a specific piece. What he finds is far more valuable.

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Turks and Caicos Treasure

Turks and Caicos Treasure

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Marine archaeologist Dr. Raven Baptiste is searching for shipwreck treasure—but diver Marcus helps her discover that the real riches are found in each other's arms at day's end.

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Adrar Amethyst

Adrar Amethyst

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Taous sells desert gems in Adrar's ancient market. When jeweler Stefan arrives seeking rare stones, she shows him treasures that can't be cut or set. 'El hjar el karim yhebb' (الحجر الكريم يحب) - Precious stones love.

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Cherchell Charms

Cherchell Charms

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Dalila runs an antique shop in ancient Cherchell. When historian Marc arrives searching for Roman artifacts, she shows him that some treasures can't be purchased—only earned. 'El qadim yebqa' (القديم يبقى) - The ancient remains.

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صائد الأحافير | The Fossil Hunter of Erfoud

صائد الأحافير | The Fossil Hunter of Erfoud

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A fossil hunter discovers passion with a geologist who comes to study the ancient treasures of Erfoud.

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Jijel Jewels

Jijel Jewels

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Lamia harvests coral in Jijel's protected waters. When marine researcher Paul arrives studying Mediterranean ecosystems, she shows him treasures science can't measure. 'El bhar y'ti' (البحر يعطي) - The sea gives.

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Souq Secrets

Souq Secrets

Layla Al-Rashid4 min read

Antique dealer Jamila runs a shop in Riyadh's old souq. When collector Hassan seeks rare manuscripts, he finds treasure of a different kind. 'Al qeema al haqiqiya ma tat'allan' (القيمة الحقيقية ما تتعلن) - True value isn't advertised.

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تاجر التحف | The Antique Dealer of Tangier

تاجر التحف | The Antique Dealer of Tangier

Yasmine Benali2 min read

An antique dealer discovers passion with a museum acquisitor seeking Moroccan treasures.

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Underwater Discovery

Underwater Discovery

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Marine archaeologist Nadia explores Red Sea shipwrecks. When historian Ahmad joins her expedition, they discover treasures beyond artifacts. 'Al bahr yihfiz asraruhu' (البحر يحفظ أسراره) - The sea keeps its secrets.

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זיק בזכרון יעקב | Zichron Yaakov Zest

זיק בזכרון יעקב | Zichron Yaakov Zest

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In the historic streets of Zichron Yaakov, an antiques dealer meets a woman searching for her grandmother's lost treasure.

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The Antique Dealer

The Antique Dealer

Anastasia Chrome7 min read

Estate sale. Old treasures. She appraises more than furniture.

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The Cave of Treasures | كَهْفُ الكُنُوزِ

The Cave of Treasures | كَهْفُ الكُنُوزِ

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Three brothers discover a cave of treasures but only one chooses wisely

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The Palm Tree's Secret | سِرُّ النَّخْلَةِ

The Palm Tree's Secret | سِرُّ النَّخْلَةِ

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

An ancient palm tree in an oasis holds the key to a family's lost fortune

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