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Egypt recovers 13 smuggled antiquities from New York with US cooperation
via Egypt Today1 min read
Egypt has successfully recovered 13 smuggled antiquities from various periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, in cooperation with New York authorities. The Egyptian Consulate General in New York received the rare artifacts, which were illegally smuggled out of Egypt. A formal handover ceremony marked the occasion, highlighting the cooperation between the two countries. Egypt expressed appreciation to the relevant US authorities for their legal and professional efforts in facilitating the return of the artifacts. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this recovery underscores the importance of international responsibility in combating the illegal trade of cultural property.
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