- The old Roman treasure was stolen by millions using explosives from the Dietz Museum.
- Three suspects were arrested, but an estimated price of 450 BC is still missing.
- Experts are afraid that the famous helmet will be melted due to a bad reputation.
Banking robbery and technical fluctuations are not new, but from time to time, the theft that shakes the world – not only because of its value, but because of its history and importance. Think about when Mona Lisa Matthew, Matthew Screaming He disappeared, or when thirteen artifacts were taken for more than $ 500 million from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
This is exactly what happened last month in the Netherlands when an old princely helmet dating back 450 BC (2500 years ago) was stolen and not yet found, even after three people connected to the theft were arrested.
The night that shook two states
On January 25, 2025, the quiet town of Assen was shaken by a sudden explosion. Security cameras recorded everything – convincing thieves are forced to open the door, followed by an explosion sent sparks and smoke in the sky of the night. Within minutes, thieves went, disappearing in the dark.
Their goal was a hellofenești helmet, ancient golden residue from Romania Dasyan civilizationOn the screen as part of “”Dacia – The Gold and Silver Empire“Exhibition in Drenits Museum. Besides the helmet, they stole three golden wrists dating back to 2000 BC, leaving behind only the questions that were not answered.
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From ancient glory to modern ambiguity
the A golden helmet from Kotovinyast Not only an artifact. It was first found in 1927 by a child in Romania. At this time, no one realized what it was, Word for some time, was used as a heel, and even as the nutritional sheet of chicken before discovering its true value.
The stolen artifacts are one of the most valuable treasures of Romania and features a complex photography of legendary creatures, a warrior carrying a dagger, and sacrifice symbols. The helmet maintained the memory of civilization that competes with the day of the Roman Empire. Now, he went.
The race with time
The Dutch authorities arrested three suspects – two men and a woman from Heerhugowaard, 180 km from the crime scene – but the helmet is still missing and remains concerned about its fate in the increase.
Selling on the black market will be almost impossible because it is very rare, very famous and can be recognized. This raises a chilling question: What happens when you steal something that you cannot sell? The worst fear is that it can be dissolved due to gold – a loss that exceeds the measurement. This dark possibility is currently chasing the Dutch and Roman authorities.
Romania is shocked by the theft, and officials ask about how to steal such an invaluable archaeological that was believed to be a safe museum. Ernest Uberland Tarnoviano, director of the National History Museum in Romania, did not hide his lack of certification:
“Even in most of our pessimistic dreams, we did not think it was possible.”
Roman leaders also expressed their concerns, including President Klaus Iuhanis and Minister of Foreign Affairs Emile Heriziano, who emphasized “the special cultural and symbolic importance” of their nation.
The Dutch police have made the issue “Absolute priorityIt has recently released pictures of the fourth suspect, seen at the ASSEN computers before theft. after 2024 Warhol theft and 2020 Van Gogh TheftThis theft now adds to the list of known technical crimes in the Netherlands.
History has witnessed stolen masterpieces before. Return Mona Lisa. He scored his way. But some, like the lost treasures of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, have never been found. Will Coțofnești helmet appear or fade forever? Only the time will be told.