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I am certain this goes on all the time, sadly this time they got caught, just imagine how many antiquities have disappeared in the past years!?
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American Couple Arrested At Athens Airport With Antiquities

He also told police that he taught Greek history and wanted the fragments to display to his students. They face charges of illegally trading in antiquities.
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I am certain this goes on all the time, sadly this time they got caught, just imagine how many antiquities have disappeared in the past years!?
greekcitytimes.com

American Couple Arrested At Athens Airport With Antiquities

He also told police that he taught Greek history and wanted the fragments to display to his students. They face charges of illegally trading in antiquities.
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This is crazy....I can't believe they almost got away with it. Reminds me of how the British stole the Greek artifacts, just come to Greece and see them for yourselves!!!
 
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This is crazy....I can't believe they almost got away with it. Reminds me of how the British stole the Greek artifacts, just come to Greece and see them for yourselves!!!
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What about the Lions of Delos in Louvre museum,I think.....The Elgin Marbles in London?.... Highly inflammatory subjects these are unfortunately!
 
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What about the Lions of Delos in Louvre museum,I think.....The Elgin Marbles in London?.... Highly inflammatory subjects these are unfortunately!
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Yes this topic gets me heated, Greece lost so much
 
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