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A golden helmet of a Dacian tribe leader was stolen from a museum in the Netherlands. The unique 2,500-year-old artifact was provided by the National Museum of Romanian History for display in the city of Drents as part of the exhibition "Dacia! Kingdom of Gold and Silver" (Dacia! Rijk van Goud en zilver).
However, a few days before the treasures were to be returned to Romania, thieves broke through the wall of the exhibition hall with a targeted explosion. This happened for the first time in the 170-year history of the Drents Museum. The kidnappers knew what to take: out of 600 precious exhibits, they chose a ceremonial helmet and bracelets of the Dacian king.
The golden helmet of the Dacian ruler of the 5th century BC is the most famous ancient find in Romania. The weight of the product, made of high-quality gold, is 726.08 grams, the height is 25.50 cm, the diameter is 20.00 cm. The helmet is richly decorated with images of people, animals and mythical griffins. According to scientists, it could be used in mystical rituals of the Geto-Dacian and Thracian cultures. This priceless artifact occupies an important place in the historical heritage of Romania.
The police began searching for the stolen treasures. However, it was not possible to find anything on the hot tracks. Interpol joined the search. The foreign ministers of the Netherlands and Romania took the case under personal control.
"The Dutch side has given assurances regarding a clear and urgent commitment, both operational and political, to resolve this case. Concerns are shared, and assurances have been received that the Dutch authorities are making every effort to return these exhibits," the Romanian Foreign Ministry said.
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