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11 of the Most Shocking Instances of Tourists Damaging Artworks Because of a SELFIE!

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Introduction Tourists have a bad reputation throughout the world, and many times it is not without a reason. Some are mean, insensitive, and downright dumb. They have caused a lot of damage to precious art pieces being disrespectful, drunk, and careless. One such act has been the destruction of artefacts and/or art has been the […]

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How the Israel-Hamas Conflict Affected Tourism in Egypt?

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Introduction After two decades of construction and an investment of one billion dollars, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is on the cusp of welcoming visitors. Described as the “largest museum in the world dedicated to one civilization,” the GEM is poised to become a leading hub for archaeological and historical research. Situated strategically between Cairo

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Return Priceless Artefacts to Nepal

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Introduction In a significant move reflecting the changing landscape of cultural repatriation, the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its decision to return two precious artefacts to Nepal. These artefacts, a 13th-century wooden temple strut and an 11th-century stone sculpture of Vishnu flanked by Lakshmi and Garuda, have been in the museum’s collection for

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Controversy Over Theft of Artifacts Forces British Museum Director’s Immediate Resignation

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In a surprising turn of events, Hartwig Fischer, the director of the renowned British Museum, has announced his immediate resignation, cutting short his expected tenure. Fischer’s decision comes as a response to the escalating controversy surrounding the theft of objects from the museum’s esteemed collection, purportedly by a senior curator employed at the institution. Allegations

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India Receives 105 Antiques Smuggled to the US in Follow-Up to PM’s Visit

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New York, July 18 (IANS) – In a significant development following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, India has successfully received a batch of 105 stolen antiques that were recovered by US officials. The repatriation ceremony took place at India’s Consulate General in New York, where India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu,

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15 Antiquities from New York’s Met Among 150 Returning to India in 3-6 Months

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In a significant development, the Union Culture Secretary, Govind Mohan, announced that fifteen antiquities returned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are expected to arrive in India within the next 3-6 months. This marks the first batch of antiquities that the Met has willingly agreed to return to India, showcasing a positive

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Italian Museums Display 750 Artefacts Recovered from Robin Symes, a Disgraced Antiquities Dealer

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Pratiksha Shome Italy recently showed 750 artefacts that its Culture Ministry and heritage police agents had taken from the shut down business of convicted art dealer Robin Symes, believed to be worth $12.9 million. Clay vases, garment components, precious metals and jewels, weapons, tools, furniture, sarcophagi, burial urns, intricate mosaics, painted decorations, and a range

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New research Reveals that German Museums House 40,000 Cameroonian Artefacts.

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Pratiksha Shome According to a recent study released last week by Bénédicte Savoy and Albert Gouaffo, professors at the Technische Universität in Berlin and the University of Dschang in Cameroon, respectively, German museums house 40,000 artefacts from Cameroon, more than any other museum collection worldwide, including the state collections of Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé. Researchers from

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