Amateur Treasure Hunters Discover Infamous Stolen Room Worth Over $500 Million

The Mona Lisa

Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” painting is arguably the most famous painting in history. Valued at just over $2 billion, the painting was stolen in 1911 when an employee of the Louvre hid in a broom closet and waited until the museum closed to make his move. The painting was recovered in 1913, and it still resides in the Louvre to this day. It’s also the most expensive object to ever be stolen. 

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