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10,000 Artifacts Return to Guam, Healing Cultural Wounds

8/11/2025

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Ancient CHamoru latte stones and more than 10,000 artifacts are set to return to Guam and the CNMI after a century in Hawaii. This momentous initiative, revealed during a heartfelt ceremony, seeks to rectify historical wrongs and deepen cultural connections, with the U.S. Navy lending a hand in the transportation of these treasured items.

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Story summary

Ancient CHamoru latte stones and more than 10,000 artifacts are set to return to Guam and the CNMI after a century in Hawaii. This momentous initiative, revealed during a heartfelt ceremony, seeks to rectify historical wrongs and deepen cultural connections, with the U.S. Navy lending a hand in the transportation of these treasured items.