How to Bury a Treasure

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a treasure.

   Often, they can be found buried.
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   Step 2: Choose a secret location you can remember how to find again (Note: Treasure maps are frequently lost or stolen.

   It is best to keep the treasure's location stored in your brain only). , Stop just before you reach the water table.
   
   Remember, usually throughout the summer, the water table is lower than winter or times of regular precipitation; so if you bury your treasure too low, it could be susceptible to water damage as the water table rises. , Most people use a chest, but burlap sacks and tarps have been used with minimal success. , Make sure the hole is big enough to fit your chest. , Make sure to pack the dirt or soil as you are filling the hole.
   
   Any loose soil is a dead giveaway to treasure hunters. , Also, the tree can be a helpful landmark.
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   Step 3: Dig a very deep hole using your shovel.

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   Step 4: Enclose your treasure in a protective case or covering.

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   Step 5: Carefully place your treasure into the hole you dug.

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   Step 6: Refill the hole with the treasure inside using the dirt you dug up.

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   Step 7: Plant a tree or shrub on top of the hole as to disguise the area's true purpose.

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