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Israel Returns 22 Ancient Greek Artifacts Seized from Smugglers
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Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts, including pottery and a bronze statue, to Greece on Tuesday, marking the first such repatriation. The items, dating from the 8th to 4th centuries B.C., were seized from smugglers in 2020. The handover ceremony in Athens was attended by Greek and Israeli officials, who emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in combating illicit antiquities trade and preserving cultural heritage.
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- Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts, seized from smugglers, to Greece on Tuesday.
- The artifacts include 15 Attic vessels, six Corinthian vases, and a bronze statue.
- This is the first time Israel has repatriated antiquities to Greece.
- Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni called it a starting point for closer cooperation.
- Officials highlighted the fight against illicit antiquities trade, terrorism, and organized crime.
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