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Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago

Lebanon has returned 37 artefacts to Egypt that were smuggled out six years ago, following a ceremony at the National Museum of Beirut. The artefacts, which include masks and wooden coffins, were seized in 2020, and their ownership was verified through collaboration with INTERPOL and Egyptian authorities. This return highlights ongoing efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property.

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Lebanon has returned 37 artefacts to Egypt that were smuggled out six years ago, following a ceremony at the National Museum of Beirut. The artefacts, which include masks and wooden coffins, were seized in 2020, and their ownership was verified through collaboration with INTERPOL and Egyptian authorities. This return highlights ongoing efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property.

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