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British Museum's Urgent Hunt for 1,500 Stolen Artifacts

3/1/2026

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In 2023, the British Museum reported the theft of about 1,500 Greek and Roman artifacts.
The museum plans to hire a treasure hunter to aid recovery.
654 artifacts have been recovered, including 268 gems returned by the United States.
Tom Harrison, head of the Greece and Rome Department, said the search is urgent because gold pieces may have been melted down.

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Story summary

In 2023, the British Museum reported the theft of about 1,500 Greek and Roman artifacts.
The museum plans to hire a treasure hunter to aid recovery.
654 artifacts have been recovered, including 268 gems returned by the United States.
Tom Harrison, head of the Greece and Rome Department, said the search is urgent because gold pieces may have been melted down.