This Dacian golden helmet, was discovered in 1929 in Romania.

This Dacian golden helmet, was discovered in 1929 in Romania. This artefact was most probably used for ceremonial purposes.

The helmet most probably belonged to an unknown warlord or a Geto-Dacian king. It may also have been the sacred helmet of Zalmoxis, the living god-prophet of the Dacians.

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The Golden Helmet of Coțofenești was among the treasures stolen from Drents Museum in ᴀssen. They were on loan from the National History Museum of Romania
Golden Helmet stolen in explosive heist at Dutch museum

Art Thieves Blew Up a Dutch Museum’s Door to Steal an Ancient Golden Helmet From Romania

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