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Primary Types of Antiquities Returned to Italy in 2024
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Bronze statues • 20%
Gold coins • 20%
Mosaics • 20%
Manuscripts • 20%
Other • 20%
Official reports from cultural heritage authorities
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Italy Celebrates Return of 600 Antiquities Worth $80 Million from U.S.
May 28, 2024, 06:02 PM
Italy celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the United States, including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics, and manuscripts. These artifacts, valued at $80 million or 60 million euros, were looted years ago and sold to U.S. museums, galleries, and collectors. The U.S. has vowed to continue returning more looted antiquities to Italy, with the current haul valued at tens of millions of dollars.
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Statue • 25%
Sarcophagus • 25%
Jewelry • 25%
Papyrus • 25%
Buddhist Artifacts • 25%
Porcelain Items • 25%
Paintings and Scrolls • 25%
Jewelry and Ornaments • 25%
United States • 20%
United Kingdom • 20%
France • 20%
Germany • 20%
Italy • 20%
Recovered and returned • 33%
Recovered but contested • 33%
Not recovered • 34%
No significant artifacts • 33%
Artifacts confirming transportation use • 33%
Artifacts of religious or cultural significance • 33%
Successful recovery of all stolen items • 25%
Partial recovery of stolen items • 25%
No recovery • 25%
Case unresolved • 25%