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Archaeologists discuss the final bit of planning of the excavation at the National Gallery's Jubilee Walk.

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Stolen Pompeii artefact found in Belgian basement

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Belgian home unveils long-lost stolen Pompeii artefact after 50 years

In the quaint Belgian village of Herzele, a father and his son were taken aback when an artefact that had adorned their stairwell for half a century turned out to be a long-lost, highly valuable piece from Pompeii.

15/12/2023

One of the artifacts returned to Ukraine: A Scythian gold helmet from the fourth century B.C.

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Crimean treasures return to Ukraine after a lengthy ownership dispute

The artifacts were on loan to a Dutch museum in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea, leading to a tug-of-war ownership dispute in which Ukraine fought to keep them.

28/11/2023

A picture made available by the Italian Culture Minister showing some of the discovered ancient bronze coins.

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Diver finds ancient treasure trove of Roman coins off Sardinia

A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia's coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.

07/11/2023

The National Museum Cardiff in Wales.

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National museums in Wales are missing nearly 2,000 items

Though mostly unvaluable household items, the missing objects recorded by Museum Wales include ancient coins, tiles, jewellery and tools.

09/10/2023

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Amy Parent, right, is shown with the Ni'isjoohl memorial pole alongside Nisga'a Chief Earl Stephens during a visit to the National Museum of Scotland

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'Stolen' totem pole to return home to Canada from Scottish museum

The vast artefact is being prepared for return from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to the Nisga'a Nation, an indigenous group based on the west coast of Canada, after it was 'stolen' nearly a century ago.

28/08/2023

Visitors walk outside the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London

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British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items

The museum says the pieces include "gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century BC to the 19th Century AD".

17/08/2023

Some of the 266 antiquities returned from the United States to Italy

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United States return 266 incredibly valuable stolen artefacts to Italy

Among the looted items are works from the periods of the Etruscan civilisation, Magna Graecia, and Imperial Rome, with the oldest ones dating back to the ninth century B.C.

14/08/2023

In Gaza city, around one hundred and twenty-five tombs have been discovered and more than 80 tombs were excavated.

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Paradise for archeology: Roman-era aristocrat tombs revealed in Gaza

Palestinian archaeologists have found another lead sarcophagus, believed to belong to Roman aristocratic leaders. It's the second to be unearthed in a Roman-era necropolis discovered in Gaza City.

19/07/2023

Euronews Culture's summary of the week: Hollywood strike, Kevin Spacey, Da Vinci's drawings in the US, Venice Film Festival jury, Netherlands return artefacts of Indonesia.

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Culture Weekly Re-View: Hollywood actors strike and Spacey testifies

Hollywood actors join screenwriters on strike, The Netherlands pledges to return artefacts to Indonesia, Kevin Spacey gives testimony in court while the jury is out at the Venice Film Festival.

16/07/2023

A journalist looks at part of 750 archaeological finds from clandestine excavations on Italian territory.

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Stolen artefacts on display after being returned to Italy from UK

Hundreds of stolen artefacts - including an Etruscan three-legged table made of bronze and marble busts of men from the imperial age - have been returned to Italy after they were discovered in the UK.

01/06/2023

Newly discovered sarcophagus is displayed in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt.

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Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt.

30/05/2023

Religious objects recovered as part of Operation Pandora

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Europol sting leads to recovery of over 11,000 stolen artefacts

An art trafficking sting has led to 60 arrests and over 11,000 art objects recovered in a massive victory for European authorities cracking down on art theft.

04/05/2023

A Pompeiian style fresco from Herculaneum titled "Young Hercules and the snake", dated to the I second A.C

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Herculaneum fresco among dozen of treasures returned to Italy by US

Italy is celebrating the return of 60 ancient artefacts, some dating back to first century BC, with total value of more than €18.4m.

24/01/2023

Randall Felix , master craftsman, at Brazil's Senate Museum

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Artisans in Brasilia repair art works damaged by right-wing rioters

Heritage workers in Brazil's capital city are repairing and restoring dozens of art works and antiques damaged on 8 January when right-wing Bolsonaristas ransacked Brasilia's government buildings.

23/01/2023

A recent discovery may be the earliest example of words recorded in writing in Scandinavia

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Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone

The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway.

18/01/2023

Rosetta Stone, the centrepiece of "Hieroglyphs unlocking ancient Egypt," celebrating the 200th anniversary of the stone's decipherment

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Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta stone

The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum, the Rosetta stone.

30/11/2022