Roman-era mosaic panel stolen during Second World War returns to Pompeii

A Roman mosaic depicting a pair of lovers, has been repatriated from Germany (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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 the Second World War.

The artwork was repatriated from Germany through diplomatic channels, arranged by the Italian Consulate in Stuttgart, Germany, after having been returned from the heirs of the last owner, a deceased German citizen.