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Italy Reclaims Historic Francois Tomb | Tulsa News
Italy just secured a monumental piece of history—the Francois Tomb—with a 15-million-euro deal, marking its third major cultural acquisition this year alongside masterpieces by Antonello da Messina and Caravaggio. Discovered in 1857 and removed from its original Etruscan context in 1863, the tomb’s stunning fourth-century frescoes have finally returned to public ownership after over a century in the Torlonia family’s hands. Now on display at Rome’s National Etruscan Museum, the tomb’s treasures—including jewels and vases loaned from global institutions—offer a rare glimpse into ancient…
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