Nazi Captain Returns Stolen Erotic Mosaic to Pompeii

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Nazi Captain Returns Stolen Erotic Mosaic to Pompeii
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A stolen erotic mosaic from Pompeii, taken by a Nazi captain during WWII, has been returned to Italy after its German owners' relatives contacted authorities. The mosaic, dating from around the 1st century BC to AD 1, will be studied further before being displayed at Pompeii. This case highlights ongoing efforts to recover looted artifacts and preserve cultural heritage, with over 3 million items recovered since 1969.

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