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David Mouriquand

Roman-era erotic mosaic panel stolen by Nazi captain during World War II returns to Pompeii

An erotic-themed mosaic from the Roman era was returned to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.

The artwork was repatriated from Germany through diplomatic channels. It was arranged by the Italian Consulate in Stuttgart having been returned from the heirs of the last owner, a deceased German citizen.

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