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Egyptian Artifacts Return Home | California News
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Dozens of ancient Egyptian artifacts, spanning Pharaonic to Coptic eras, have been returned to Egypt in a landmark repatriation ceremony in Los Angeles — a joint effort by the FBI, U.S. State Department, and antiquities experts confirming all 48 items’ origins. Though the suspected trafficker is deceased, investigations continue into potential accomplices. This move underscores global cooperation in combating illicit antiquities trade, which often funds criminal networks, and highlights a decade-long U.S.-Egypt partnership that’s returned over 5,000 artifacts — safeguarding cultural heritage while disrupting illegal markets.
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