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Hussein’s Palace Sold at Auction for $500

November 10, 1924
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The royal palace of Hussein Al Hashimite, ex-king of Hedjas and resigned caliph of the Faithful Moslems, was sold at auction today at the order of Ibn Saud, Wahabi leader and con## of Mecca.

The amount of money realized was only $500. Hussein, when fleeing from his royal residence, removed all valuables and the family treasures.

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