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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 97-10-19
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[01] More stolen treasures found
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[01] More stolen treasures found
Nicosia Oct 19 (CNA) -- More stolen Cypriot church art treasures have been
discovered by German police in the basement of the building where a Turkish
archaeologist resides.
Some twenty boxes and cases containing icons, frescoes, ancient pottery,
statues and coins were discovered in the basement of the residence of 60-
year old Turkish archaeologist, Dikmen Aydin.
After a tip-off from the Cyprus Security Services, German police had
discovered fourteen cases hidden in Aydin's flat.
The contents of the first hoard have now been entered into a 24-page
catalogue.
Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, scores of priceless
artifacts have been located in overseas markets. Some were retrieved
through legal means, others were bought.
CNA MCH/RG/1997
ENDS, CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY
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