Italian police are investigating two businessmen for stealing cultural assets from the Etruria tombs in the 3rd century BC.
Police estimated that the cultural properties they stole would be worth at least 8 million euros and 10 billion won in our money, with eight jars, two sarcophagi, bronze mirrors, and perfume bottles still fragrant.
Two businessmen who dug an ancient tomb in their land in Chita della Piebe, north of Rome, were caught after posting a "selfie" on Facebook taken with stolen goods to find someone to buy the artifacts.
Italian officials said they were clumsy amateurs far from the world of professional thieves.
Those accused of stealing cultural assets and dealing in stolen goods could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Etruria flourished in central Italy more than 2,500 years ago, but was gradually absorbed by the Roman Empire, leaving behind various pieces and earthenware, but few written records.
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