Stolen Bayeux Tapestry Pieces Sent Back To France By Germany
Imagine stumbling across a few scraps of fabric and realising they’re part of one of Europe’s most famous artworks. That’s exactly what happened in northern
Imagine stumbling across a few scraps of fabric and realising they’re part of one of Europe’s most famous artworks. That’s exactly what happened in northern
The government of Greece has recovered hundreds of ancient, looted artifacts after a prolonged legal battle with a British company. Greece was successful in acquiring Neolithic-to-Byzantine-era artifacts including a 2nd-Century bronze statue of Alexander the Great.The government of Greece has recovered hundreds of ancient, looted artifacts after a prolonged legal battle with a British company. Greece was successful in acquiring Neolithic-to-Byzantine-era artifacts including a 2nd-Century bronze statue of Alexander the Great.
The 9th-century Angkorian crown jewelry was returned back to the people of Cambodia. The antique artifacts returned included necklaces, crowns, amulets, and other treasures. Douglas Latchford who was responsible for the art trafficking died in 2020 while waiting for his trial in the US.
The United States has pledged to return 192 stolen artifacts back to Pakistan. The artifacts returned to Pakistan by The Manhattan District Attorney, were estimated to have a combined worth of $3.4 million. The artifacts were seized for investigation purposes that involved an art dealer.
