Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the US, including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to US museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations.
ROME Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S. including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at $65 million that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations.
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