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Villena treasure stolen from Spanish museum

The Villena Treasure was partially or entirely stolen from a museum in Spain on Thursday, according to the local government.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Thursday, the Villena Treasure, a valuable collection of gold, silver, and iron artifacts from the Bronze Age, was entirely or partially stolen from a museum in southeastern Spain. This was reported by the local government.

The theft occurred in the morning and, according to some reports, was completed in just four minutes. The collection is considered one of the most valuable from the Bronze Age in Europe.

The local government confirmed that the thieves took the treasure, but further details about the circumstances of the theft are still lacking.

The Villena Treasure includes a wide range of objects and is renowned for its historical significance and the rarity of the pieces.

Authorities are currently investigating the theft and seeking any witnesses who may provide information about the incident.

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