Mosaic returned to Pompeii

An ancient mosaic, stolen by a Nazi officer during World War II, has been returned to Pompeii. The piece was stolen from the Roman ruins by a German Wehrmacht captain stationed in Italy. It later resurfaced in Germany as part of a private estate. Relatives, aware of its origins, contacted Italy’s Carabinieri art protection unit to return it. Experts at the Pompeii archaeological park believe the artifact likely came from a private home, though its exact original location remains unclear.