The return of artifacts to Pompeii's park is seen as a significant change in mentality, with the heirs of its owner signaling a shift away from the "Pompeii curse" superstition. The director notes that many people who have stolen items from the site believe they will experience bad luck or misfortune if they keep them. This has been fueled by tourists returning stolen items and claiming they brought about tragic events, according to park director Zuchtriegel.