Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey

February 15 2020 11:30:03

Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey

VAN-Anadolu Agency

DHA Photo

Turkish security forces confiscated three kilograms (about 6.61 pounds) of two gold bars on Feb. 14 that dates to the ancient Hittite-Urartu civilizations, in eastern Van province.

Gendarmerie forces searched an intercity bus in the Erciş district as part of historical artifact smuggling operations.

The gold was seized in a passenger's bag on the bus.

The suspect was detained.

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