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Egypt Reclaims 36 Artifacts; Netherlands to Return Ancient Sculpture

11/7/2025

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Egypt has repatriated 36 historical artifacts illegally smuggled to the United States.
The return occurred through collaboration between Egyptian authorities and U.S. counterparts, including the New York District Attorney's office.
The artifacts will undergo restoration before being displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The prime minister of the Netherlands announced plans to return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt.

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Egypt has repatriated 36 historical artifacts illegally smuggled to the United States.
The return occurred through collaboration between Egyptian authorities and U.S. counterparts, including the New York District Attorney's office.
The artifacts will undergo restoration before being displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The prime minister of the Netherlands announced plans to return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt.