Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey

By Mesut Varol

VAN, Turkey

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 Ercis district as part of historical artifact smuggling operations.

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

The suspect was arrested.

Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey

Golds belonging Hittite, Urartu era seized in Turkey

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