Antiquities repatriation

The latest repatriation of illicitly acquired and exported ancient artifacts involves three objects returned to Greek state ownership in Atlanta, Georgia. The artifacts were turned over to Greece’s consulate in the southeastern US metropolis. Specifically, one of the three artifacts is part of a marble tombstone dated to the 4th century BC. A representation on […]

“Allow me to be clear, we will insist on their reunification for many reasons, but one, in my opinion, is the most crucial: because only by seeing them together, in the shadow of the Acropolis, can we truly appreciate their immense cultural significance for Western civilization.”

All three share a common element, they are products of illegal excavations trafficked by antiquities smugglers before ending up in the Carlos Museum

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Friday announced the official return of 30 rare antiquities to Greece, which were valued at $3.7 million. Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr said 19 of the ancient objects were voluntarily returned by New York City gallery owner Michael Ward, whereas three pieces were seized from convicted British art […]