Authorities in Italy have recovered nearly 800 stolen archaeological artefacts that cost nearly 11 million euros from a Belgian collector. Pieces of "exceptional rarity and inestimable value", the artefacts date back as far as the sixth century BC and include pieces such as stelae, amphorae and other similar works.

Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy

An international crime gang that ransacked ancient sites in southern Italy and trafficked stolen archaeological goods worth millions of euros have been broken up, police said on Monday.

Archaeological crime gang uncovered in Italy, 10,000 artefacts recovered

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Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy

Archaeological crime gang uncovered in Italy, 10,000 artefacts recovered