Spain has confiscated 11 ancient artifacts worth around $60 million stolen from Ukraine after the suspected thieves were caught trying to sell them in Madrid. Most of the pieces were gold jewelry dating from the Scythian period between the eighth and fourth centuries BC. Three Spanish nationals and two Ukrainians -- including an Orthodox priest -- have been detained. It is believed the artifacts were smuggled out of Ukraine sometime before May 2016.
Ancient Scythian Artifacts Stolen From Ukraine Seized In Spain
Scythian objects are displayed in the exhibition Crimea: Gold And Secrets Of The Black Sea at the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam.