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Thieves steal Bronze Age artefacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist

BBC World News·August 27, 2026·1 min read
Thieves steal Bronze Age artefacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist

Thieves stole the Treasure of Villena, a unique trove of nearly ten kilograms of gold including bowls, bottles, and bracelets dating to the Bronze Age, from a Spanish museum in a four-minute heist. The theft was reported on Thursday, and authorities are investigating the incident. The treasure's historical significance makes the loss particularly devastating for cultural heritage.

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