Israel Returns 22 Ancient Greek Artifacts Seized in Antiquities Trading Probe
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts to Greece on Tuesday, discovered in 2020 during an investigation into illegal antiquities trading near Tel Aviv. The handover in Athens marks the first such repatriation between the countries and aims to strengthen cooperation in protecting cultural heritage. Officials from both nations attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of combating the illegal antiquities trade, which is linked to organized crime. A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed soon to formalize future cooperation.
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- Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts to Greece following a 2020 antiquities trading investigation.
- The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
- The artifacts were discovered in warehouses and other locations near Tel Aviv.
- The repatriation is the first of its kind between Israel and Greece.
- Both countries aim to strengthen cooperation in protecting cultural heritage.
- The illegal antiquities trade is linked to organized crime and terrorism financing.
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