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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows. For more than half a century, a specialised Italian police unit has been confiscating valuable artefacts from the black market. Some 15,000 recovered items are housed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples-and now, the museum is displaying 600 of them for the first ti me. Titled 'Treasures Rediscovered: Stories of Crime and Stolen Artefacts', the exhibition focuses not only on ancient artworks, but also on the 'often complex dynamic' of illegal trafficking that brought these items to the museum, according to a statement. 'It is a beautiful exhibition that tells a beautiful story, a story also of redemption for our stolen archaeological artefacts, which often find their way into private property or even international museums', exhibition co-curator Massimo Osanna, Director of National Museums at Italy's Culture Ministry, tells the Associated Press' Francesco Sportelli. 'Thanks to the work of the public prosecutor's office and the police, together wi th the ministry, [these artefacts] are finally coming home and to light.' Strict laws govern the ownership of archaeological artefacts in Italy. Looting has been happening for centuries, but today's criminals have turned to advanced technologies-including sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors-to pluck treasure from shipwrecks and other ancient sites beneath the Mediterranean Sea, per t he AP. The exhibition begins with a history of collecting, which has long fueled illegal excavations and trafficking. Visitors learn about international markets and law enforcement, important court cases and the stories of looted items that haven't yet been re covered. Which of the following statements is true, based on the passage?
- 1The items displayed at the museum in Naples have all been recovered recently, thanks to the efforts of a specialised police unit.
- 2Sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors are the tools that criminals must use to steal these artefacts.
- 315,000 artefacts were stolen from Italy's museums before they were recovered thanks to the efforts of the police.
- 4The exhibition in Naples not only displays artefacts, but also educates the public about their background and trafficking.✓
Correct answer
The exhibition in Naples not only displays artefacts, but also educates the public about their background and trafficking.
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