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Israel Returns 22 Ancient Greek Artifacts in First-Ever Repatriation
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Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts to Athens on Tuesday, the first such repatriation by the Israeli government. The items, dating from 700 to 320 B.C., were recovered during an investigation into the illegal antiquities trade. This event marks a new era of cooperation in cultural heritage protection between the two nations, as Greece continues its campaign to reclaim items like the Parthenon Marbles.
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- Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts to Athens on Tuesday.
- This marks the first-ever repatriation of antiquities by Israel to Greece.
- The returned items date from approximately 700 B.C. to 320 B.C.
- The handover ceremony occurred at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
- Greece is intensifying its campaign for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
- The artifacts were recovered during an investigation into the illegal antiquities trade.
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