Roman era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii

Stolen Roman mosaic returns to Pompeii

An intricate mosaic panel looted from Italy during World War II has been repatriated to Pompeii after some 80 years, Italian authorities and archaeologists...

Mosaic of Lovers, Taken by Nazi Officer, Is Returned to Pompeii

The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city.

IN PHOTOS | Ancient Roman mosaic returns to Pompeii after being looted by the Nazis

An ancient Roman mosaic is brought back to Pompeii after nearly 80 years away following the Second World War.

Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi German captain during WWII is returned to Pompeii

The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.

Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii after WWII

A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.

Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii

A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii on Tuesday, after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.