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2,500-Year-Old Golden Helmet Found over a Year After It Was Stolen From Dutch Museum, Art Detective Says
Dutch media said the 2,500-year-old gold helmet and three armbands stolen from a museum in Assen last year have been recovered.
- On Thursday, art detective Arthur Brand confirmed the gold helmet stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen was recovered, following reports of "new developments" in the case.
- In January 2025, thieves used an explosion to shatter windows at the Drents Museum on a Saturday morning, causing damage to the buildings during the theft.
- Crafted from almost pure gold and dating from 500 BC, The Cotofenesti helmet was on loan from the National History Museum in Bucharest along with three gold armbands.
- A diplomatic row between the Dutch and Romania followed the theft, resulting in the Dutch government paying damages totaling €5.7 million to Romania.
- Three people from Heerhugowaard will appear in court later this month regarding the theft, while officials scheduled a press conference in Assen this afternoon to provide details.
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onetz.deAt the beginning of 2025 burglars blow up the doors of a museum. They steal valuable art treasures from Romania - including a 2,500-year-old gold helmet. Now the suspected perpetrators make a deal.
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Ancient Solid Gold Helmet Stolen From Museum is Recovered
Priceless ancient helmet stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. The post Ancient Solid Gold Dacian Civilisation Helmet Stolen From Museum is Recovered appeared first on Breitbart.
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More than a year after a spectacular museum break-in in the Netherlands, there is a surprising turnaround. A large part of the stolen art treasures suddenly reappears. Background is a deal by the alleged robbers with the judiciary.
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