Armed robbers have stolen dozens of artefacts
from a museum in Ancient Olympia - the birthplace of the Olympics, Greek
officials say.Local mayor Thymios Kotzias said items of "incalculable" value had been stolen, but gave no details.
Culture Minister Pavlos Geroulanos has tendered his resignation, but it has so far not been accepted. He is on his way to the site in western Greece.
The thieves reportedly stole more than about 60 items - mostly bronze and clay statuettes.
Mr Kotzias was quoted by AFP as saying: "There were two of them, and they had a gun. More Read
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