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Netherlands returns artefacts to Indonesia

NETHERLANDS INDONESIA ART TRANSFER

Diamonds from the Lombok treasure in Leiden, the Netherlands Source: AAP / DINGENA MOL/EPA

The Netherlands and Indonesia are celebrating the return of numerous cultural artefacts, some forcefully taken during colonial times, marking a significant step forward in global restitution efforts. Ranging from precious jewels to ancient temple carvings, the treasures were ceremonially handed back to Indonesia at the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden.


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The Netherlands and Indonesia are celebrating the return of numerous cultural artefacts, some forcefully taken during colonial times, marking a significant step forward in global restitution efforts. Ranging from precious jewels to ancient temple carvings, the treasures were ceremonially handed back to Indonesia at the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden.


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