Greece Repatriates Ancient Egyptian Statuettes Found in Athens
Greece has returned ancient Egyptian statuettes to their country of origin, eight years after they were discovered discarded in an Athens skip. This repatriation sends a strong message in favor of returning cultural assets.
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Greece Returns Egyptian Statuettes Found Discarded in an Athens Skip Eight Years Ago
Greece has handed over six terracotta statuettes to Egyptian authorities, repatriating artefacts believed to have been illegally exported from Egypt and discovered eight years ago discarded in a rubbish skip in an Athens suburb. The Culture Ministry said the pieces were delivered to Egypt's ambassador in Athens, Omar Amer Youssef, at a handover ceremony at the National Archaeological Museum. The statuettes were allegedly found by a passer-by wrapped individually in a paper bag, abandoned amo...
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