Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:31 | 15 February 2020
- Modified Date: 11:32 | 15 February 2020
Turkish security forces confiscated three kilograms (6.61 pounds) of two gold bars Friday 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 arrested.
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