Friday, November 17, 2017

Ancient Scythian Gold sparks spat between Russia, Netherlands

Moscow has accused the Netherlands of seizing gold artifacts claimed by the Kremlin following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

A collection of gold that dates back to the Scythian era in the fourth century B.C. was on display in Amsterdam when Moscow invaded Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine almost three years ago.
A Dutch court ruled last year that Ukraine was the rightful owner of the ancient treasure and it should not be returned to the territory while it is occupied by Russia. Moscow claims that as Crimea is part of Russia, the artifacts should be returned.
See ----->http://psjfactoids.blogspot.ca/2017/07/scythians-warriors-of-ancient-siberia.html
See ----->http://psjfactoids.blogspot.ca/2017/04/golden-pectoral-from-tolstaya-mogila.html
See ----->http://psjfactoids.blogspot.ca/2016/02/treasure-of-siberias-valley-of-kings.html

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