Stolen artifacts, including three golden braces and an ancient golden helmet, exhibited in a museum in the village of Assen in the Netherlands, were stolen after an explosion that occurred at night on the subway, local media reported to the subway.
The museum presented an exhibition 'Dacia, the Empire of Gold and Silver,' which was supposed to last until the end of the week, including a large number of artistic works and exhibits from Romania. Around 3:45 a.m., the subway police reported an explosion, which was communicated by the museum on its official site.
Three coral bracelets and a golden helmet from Cotofeni were stolen, the central exhibit dated 450 years to our era. Historian Dmitri Teloia Dambrozi told France Press that this helmet was "pearlized," adding: "Dacia was somehow a powerful coral south of the Danube River, known for its gold and silver mines. We were severely shocked by the events of last night."
Museum director Harry Tupaan noted: "This is a dark time for the Assen Museum and the National Museum of History of Romania in Bucharest. It is believed that the thieves managed to hide in another means of transportation. Dutch authorities are in contact with the Romanian government for the investigation of this case."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Emil Horia acknowledged the "historical and symbolic importance" of the stolen artifacts "and the pain caused by their disappearance in Romania." As a result of the explosion at the museum, damages were incurred, and it will remain closed at least this week. The Dutch police reported that they are cooperating with Interpol in their investigation.