Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark
Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark. Egypt Independent. 8 July.
| Title | Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 8th Jul 2014 |
| Author | Al-Masry Al-Youm |
| Source | Egypt Independent |
| Country | Egypt, Denmark |
| Region | Africa, Europe |
| Art type | Antiquities |
| Subject | Return |
| Comments | The 8 pieces were taken from the Ghanem al-Bahloun Mosque in 2008 and were seized in parcels being sent from the US to Switzerland via Denmark. Also the embassy in Paris received an artefact brought in by a French law office, the lawyers did not disclose who was voluntarily turning it over. |
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