The priceless legacy of Portugal's Moorish past is vanishing as thieves rip distinctive painted tiles from public buildings, palaces and museums to sell on the international black market. Police are tackling the problem with an awareness campaign called "SOS Azulejo" to dissuade trade in suspect goods.The priceless legacy of Portugal's Moorish past is vanishing as thieves rip distinctive painted tiles from public buildings, palaces and museums to sell on the international black market. Police are tackling the problem with an awareness campaign called "SOS Azulejo" to dissuade trade in suspect goods.
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