Thieves loot Bronze Age gold artefacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
SpainWhat to know
- While the treasure’s historical value is incalculable, the gold alone is worth around €1.7 million.S1
- The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.S2
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Thieves loot Bronze Age gold artefacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
While the treasure’s historical value is incalculable, the gold alone is worth around €1.7 million.
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Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.
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Published Aug 27, 2026
What to know
- While the treasure’s historical value is incalculable, the gold alone is worth around €1.7 million.S1
- The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.S2
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