Major Art Heist at Dutch Museum: Priceless Romanian Treasures Stolen
An explosion at a Dutch museum has led to the theft of invaluable artifacts, including the famous Helmet of Coțofenești and other treasures from Romania’s Dacian collection. The incident has been characterized as a dark day for cultural heritage, prompting Interpol to join the investigation into this significant art heist. Footage of the burglars has been released by Dutch police as they seek to resolve the robbery, which involved ancient gold artifacts over 2,500 years old. The theft has raised concerns about the security of archaeological treasures in museums.
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