Denver Museum Returns Looted Marble Head to Turkey
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The Denver Art Museum returns a sixth-century marble head to Turkey, ending a decades-long mystery. The artifact, excavated in 1934, was gifted to the museum in 1989 and added to its collection in 2005. Turkish officials requested its return last year, leading to a careful investigation and handover in December. This event underscores Turkeys efforts to reclaim cultural heritage, with over thirteen thousand artifacts returned in the past two decades. Turkey employs AI and collaborates with international partners to track and recover stolen items. The Denver museum also returns questionable antiquities to foster better partnerships and preserve ancient treasures in their rightful homes.
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