More than 200 historical artifacts seized in NW Turkey
Items recovered include tear catcher belonging to Byzantine, Roman period
A total of 209 pieces of historical artifacts were seized in an operation in northwestern Turkey, security sources said Friday.
Provincial gendarmerie forces in Kocaeli, acting on a tip, launched an operation and arrested a suspect in Eskihisar district, identified only by the initials O.O.
Among the artifacts seized were 207 coins, a pitcher and a tear catcher belonging to the Byzantine and Roman period.
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#historical artifacts
#Kocaeli
#Roman
#Turkey
