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Turkey returns 152 Egyptian artifacts after seizing stolen cultural assets

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Turkish authorities have successfully returned 152 cultural artifacts of Egyptian origin after they were seized during a search of a foreigner’s home in Turkey. The items, including figurines, seals, and amulets dating from 4000 B.C. to the 1st century, were identified by experts from the Fethiye Museum as being unlawfully acquired. Legal action was promptly […]
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Iraq cancels imprisonment sentence of British national accused of smuggling antiquities

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An Iraqi court has overturned the conviction and 15-year sentence handed to a British pensioner last month for antiquities smuggling, the defense of the pensioner has said, Arab News reports. Lawyer Thaer Saoud told AFP Tuesday the Court of Cassation overturned the conviction of his client James Fitton who is expected to be freed. “We […]
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Egypt’s antiquities disappearing at central museum

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Cairo’s central museum located at the Tahrir Square is staring at country’s ancient artifacts degrade to irreversible state due to the lack of funds. Experts have warned that the artifacts are being kept under poor conditions and have called for action. The museum is filled with relics from the prehistoric, Roman and predominantly the era […]