The Met returns two trafficked artefacts to Cambodia

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The Met returns two trafficked artefacts to Cambodia

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Cambodia successfully repatriated two ancient artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York after a smuggling ring was uncovered by Manhattan prosecutors. The artifacts' return marks a significant effort in cultural heritage restitution.

Cambodia secured the return of two ancient artefacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) in New York this week after the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office exposed their links to a smuggling ring. The Met returns two trafficked artefacts to Cambodia appeared first on Khmer Times.

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