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Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii

Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii

An mosaic panel on travertine slabs from the Roman era has been returned to Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.

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Ancient Erotic Mosaic Stolen From Pompeii During World War II Finally Returns Home

During World War II, a German military captain acquired a stolen erotic mosaic while stationed in Italy. The ancient artwork came from in or around Pompeii, the city buried by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 C.

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Erotic mosaic, stolen by German officer in World War II, returned to Pompeii

An erotic mosaic stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi captain during World War II was finally returned to the ancient site on Tuesday.

A Pompeii Mosaic, Taken by a Nazi Captain, Is Returned

The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient ...

Saucy 2,000-year-old ‘erotic art’ stolen by Nazis from Pompeii treasure trove during WW2 finally handed in

ANCIENT erotic art stolen from Pompeii more than 80 years ago has finally been returned, Italy’s cultural heritage police have announced. The 2,000-year-old mosaic, depicting a half-naked ...

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