A 24-year-old German tourist was reported in Rome after he was caught riding down Via Veneto on a scooter, carrying a heavy marble base belonging to an ancient column on his feet. The artifact, measuring about 40 by 20 centimeters and weighing an estimated 30 kilograms, did not go unnoticed in the eyes of Carabinieri from the operational nucleus of the Roma Centro Company, who immediately stopped the young man.
The unusual “souvenir” turned out to be a cultural asset of historical-artistic significance, as confirmed by the Special Archaeological, Fine Arts and Landscape Superintendence of Rome, which was contacted immediately after the find. The archaeological find was seized and will be subjected to further investigation to determine its exact provenance, as well as to verify any damage the find may have sustained.
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| Rome, escapes on a scooter after stealing an archaeological artifact. German tourist charged |
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