US Returns Stolen Antiquities Worth $5 Million to Syria

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The American side officially handed over to the Syrian people 36 unique historical items smuggled out of the Middle East by smugglers, informed the New York District Prosecutor, Elvin Bragg. Bragg, reported that cultural property had been returned at a total cost of over $5 million, and handed over to RIA News. On Wednesday, a ceremony was held for the transmission of historic monuments. Among the antique antiquated antiquities returned was the …

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US officials announced on Wednesday the return to Syria of 36 stolen ancient artifacts, including a stone trafficked during the destruction of the Palmyra archaeological site by ISIS. Authorities seized the artifacts — worth more than $5 million — from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and several collectors of ancient art. "The repatriation ceremonies are a powerful reminder that preserving cultural heritage transcends borders and nati…

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Within the framework of Syrian-American cooperation, Washington is returning 36 stolen Syrian monuments, including those of the destroyers, identifying the details of the recovered pieces and the size of the smuggling networks seized.

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Since long ago, America has been working on returning large-scale stolen artworks. Now, artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as well as from several collectors of ancient art are to be handed over.

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The artifacts were allegedly smuggled by Georges Lotfi, a Lebanese antique trader, who is under arrest in New York.