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Italian Authorities Seize Etruscan Antiquities Looted by “Clumsy” Tomb Raiders

Last updated: November 21, 2024 6:36 am
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Italian authorities have made a significant discovery by seizing a collection of well-preserved artifacts dating back to the third century BCE. These artifacts were originally looted from an Etruscan necropolis in the central region of Umbria and were intended to be sold on the illicit antiquities market. The findings, which include decorated stone urns, two sarcophagi, and various funerary items from the Hellenistic period, are estimated to be worth at least €8 million.

The investigation to recover these illegally excavated objects began last April when the Carabinieri unit for the Protection of Cultural Heritage came across photographs circulating on the black market. These images depicted numerous cinerary urns with semi-recumbent figures, typical of Etruscan culture. The Etruscan civilization, which thrived in central Italy between the eighth and third centuries BCE, was known for its artistic and architectural achievements, including bucchero ware pottery and finely crafted bronze and copper objects traded throughout the Mediterranean region.

With the assistance of a professor from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, investigators were able to pinpoint the site of the necropolis in Citta della Pieve, located just under 100 miles north of Rome. Two individuals now face charges related to the theft and trading of looted goods. Described as “clumsy” and “amateurish” by Perugia Chief Prosecutor Raffaele Cantone, the suspects were identified after one of them posted a photo on Facebook with one of the looted objects.

The recovered artifacts include eight urns made of white travertine, decorated with carvings depicting battles, hunting scenes, and the myth of Achilles and Troilus. Additionally, two sarcophagi, one containing a complete skeleton, and various funerary beauty items such as bronze mirrors, a vessel with traces of perfume, a bone comb, and bronze buckets and jugs were retrieved. These objects provide valuable insights into the daily life and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization.

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Overall, the seizure of these well-preserved artifacts sheds light on the rich history of the Etruscan civilization and highlights the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve cultural heritage in Italy.

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