Berlin, Nov 5 (EFE).- The ambassadors of Mexico and Guatemala took possession here Friday of a dozen pre-Columbian artifacts discovered in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. The pieces include sculpted figures, vases and plates dating from the period 250-850 that were likely looted from tombs and sold to collectors. Authorities found the items in a …
The historic objects were discovered last year in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The owner says he bought them at a flea market in Leipzig in 2003 not knowing where they came from.