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Madagascar Receives Colonial Skulls, Honors King Toera

9/2/2025

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On September 2, 2025, Madagascar received three colonial-era skulls from France, including that of King Toera.
The handover ceremony, attended by President Andry Rajoelina, commemorated the king and his soldiers.
The skulls will be transported to Ambiky, the site of Toera's death in 1897, for additional ceremonies.

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On September 2, 2025, Madagascar received three colonial-era skulls from France, including that of King Toera.
The handover ceremony, attended by President Andry Rajoelina, commemorated the king and his soldiers.
The skulls will be transported to Ambiky, the site of Toera's death in 1897, for additional ceremonies.