Browsing the "Looters" Tag

Greek looters receive life sentences

January 3rd, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Two men convicted of dealing in ancient treasures, which were illegally excavated from a cemetery in northern Greece, have each


Roman statues recovered in Spain

March 30th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Two first century bronze statues about to be sold on the black market have been recovered by police in Jaen,


Four treasure hunters arrested in Bulgaria

December 23rd, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Four looters have been arrested in southeastern Bulgaria after being caught digging illegally at an ancient Thracian burial mound. he