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Turkey revives more than 12,000 historical artifacts in 22 years
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that since 2002, Turkey has successfully repatriated 12,139 historical artifacts, marking a significant effort in the recovery of its cultural heritage. This ongoing initiative reflects Turkey's commitment to retrieving and preserving its historical treasures.
The ministry's report reveals that, of the total artifacts repatriated, 7,823 were recovered just since 2018. This recent recovery surge underscores the intensified efforts by Turkish authorities to reclaim cultural artifacts that were unlawfully taken or sold abroad.
A substantial portion of these recovered artifacts came from Western countries, including Britain, Italy, and the United States. Some artifacts were intercepted during commercial transactions. Notable examples include a bronze statue of an emperor, which was slated for auction in New York in 2011 but was identified as illegally acquired and subsequently returned to Turkey.
In more recent developments, a marble torso of a young woman, identified as a significant Turkish historical artifact, was retrieved from an auction in 2021. This piece was repatriated to Turkey and is now housed at the Anadolu Civilizations Museum as of January 26, 2024.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's efforts highlight a broader commitment to safeguarding Turkey's rich cultural heritage and ensuring that significant historical artifacts are returned to their rightful place.
The ministry's report reveals that, of the total artifacts repatriated, 7,823 were recovered just since 2018. This recent recovery surge underscores the intensified efforts by Turkish authorities to reclaim cultural artifacts that were unlawfully taken or sold abroad.
A substantial portion of these recovered artifacts came from Western countries, including Britain, Italy, and the United States. Some artifacts were intercepted during commercial transactions. Notable examples include a bronze statue of an emperor, which was slated for auction in New York in 2011 but was identified as illegally acquired and subsequently returned to Turkey.
In more recent developments, a marble torso of a young woman, identified as a significant Turkish historical artifact, was retrieved from an auction in 2021. This piece was repatriated to Turkey and is now housed at the Anadolu Civilizations Museum as of January 26, 2024.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's efforts highlight a broader commitment to safeguarding Turkey's rich cultural heritage and ensuring that significant historical artifacts are returned to their rightful place.
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