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Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii

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.

The New York Times · 3d

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 Roman city.

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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.

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Erotic Roman mosaic stolen by Nazis during Second World War returns to Pompeii

The mosaic panel, on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park ...

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Erotic Pompeii mosaic looted by Nazi officer returned to ancient site

A mosaic panel stolen from Pompeii by a German Nazi captain during the second world war has been returned to the ancient site in southern Italy. The mosaic, which dates between the last century BC and ...

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