Kaisariani: Who is the Belgian collector of the photographs
A Belgian collector is set to meet with Greek experts to discuss the authenticity of photographs related to a Nazi execution during World War II in Kaisariani, Greece.
A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, February 20, between specialists from the Greek Ministry of Culture and a Belgian collector who has put historical materials related to the Nazi execution of prisoners in Kaisariani up for auction. This visit aims to assess the authenticity of the documents and artifacts in the collector's possession, which include photographs of the execution of 200 prisoners in Kaisariani on May 1, 1944.
The Belgian collector has made thousands of documents and items related to Nazi Germany available through a private online platform. Greek experts are particularly interested in verifying the significance and authenticity of these materials, as they are of considerable historical value regarding the Holocaust and World War II's impact on Greece. The collector has provided information to the Belgian news agency Belga, stating he will remain at a distance pending official communication from Greek authorities, while also confirming that he has withdrawn the controversial photographs from the auction platform.
This situation highlights the ongoing efforts to recover and authenticate historical materials from World War II, particularly those connected to significant events like the execution in Kaisariani. The outcome of this meeting may have implications for how such historical artifacts are viewed and preserved, as well as for broader discussions on historical memory and accountability regarding the Nazi regime's actions during the war.