Burned National Museum in Rio had relics from around world

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AP Rio de Janeiro
Last Updated : Sep 04 2018 | 3:10 AM IST

Brazil's National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, which suffered a massive fire late Sunday, boasted the largest archive of historical artifacts and documents in Latin America, some 20 million pieces from around the globe.

Museum officials say it's too soon to say what had been lost or spared, as firefighters were still putting out ambers and assessing whether it was safe to enter.

Here is a look at some of the museum's most notable pieces, according to its website: 'LUZIA'

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First Published: Sep 04 2018 | 3:10 AM IST

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