THE ANCIENT TREASURES AND THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS EXHIBITION has dramatically raised attendance at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.

From the time the exhibit opened in December, until March 21, 334,670 people visited the museum. In December, January and February, attendance has been about 20 per cent higher than the record.

One of the silver amulets from Ketef Hinnom is on display in the exhibition.