A tourist who had stolen stones from the ancient city of Pompeii decided to return them after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The woman claimed that she was unaware of the infamous “curse” associated with taking artifacts from the site, which is believed to bring bad luck. Archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel shared a picture of the letter and pumice stones he received from the tourist, who apologized for her actions and explained her situation. In a handwritten letter, she expressed her ignorance of the curse and mentioned her breast cancer diagnosis as a stroke of “bad luck.” The Archaeological Park of Pompeii, currently in charge of the site, welcomed the return of the stones and wished the sender good luck for the future. This incident is not the first of its kind, as in 2020, another tourist returned artifacts claiming they were cursed. The city of Pompeii, buried in volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Tourist returns stolen Pompeii’s stones after breast cancer diagnosis.
