Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 22 Sep 2024,Sunday India Global
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, the US returned 297 antiquities to India, raising the total recovered since 2014 to 640. The US has become a key partner in India's efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property, having returned 578 antiquities so far. In comparison, only one artefact was repatriated between 2004 and 2013. Notable recoveries include 157 artefacts during Modi's 2021 visit, featuring a 12th-century bronze Nataraja statue, and 105 more after his early 2023 trip. These returns highlight sustained efforts to repatriate India’s stolen cultural heritage.
