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Mysterious Statue Found in Trash Bag Turns Out to Be a 2,000-Year-Old Greek Artifact
The artifact was found in Neoi Epivates, a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece. Upon its discovery, the man took the statue to his ...
Thieves blow up museum door and steal ancient artifacts, including 2,500-year-old gold helmet
The 5th-century BC Helmet of Cotofenesti was among the valuable items taken during an overnight heist at Drents Museum in the ...
2,000-year-old headless statue found in Greece near trash cans, police now investigating
The discovery of a 2000-year-old headless statue from the Hellenistic period has prompted Greek police to investigate.
Experts fear thieves will melt 2,400-year-old golden helmet stolen from Dutch museum: ‘It is simply unsellable’
Fears are growing that the band of thieves who blasted their way into the Drents Museum have plans to melt the priceless 2,400-year-old Cotofenesti golden helmet, a treasure of Romania.
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Centuries-Old Artifacts and an Ancient Roman Road Are Discovered in France
French archaeologists have discovered artifacts and sites spanning multiple centuries, from the Late Bronze Age to the ...
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Ancient Gold Helmet Discovered in Romania and Other Gold Artifacts Stolen From Dutch Museum: Officials Shocked
In what can only be described as a brazen-style heist reminiscent of an Ocean’s Eleven flick, thieves used explosives to blow ...
Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was ...
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A Man Found a Mysterious Statue in a Trash Bag on the Street. It Turned Out to Be a 2,000-Year-Old Greek Artifact
After discovering the ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police. Authorities are analyzing the statue and investigating why it was abandoned ...