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In a significant victory for cultural heritage preservation, Egypt has successfully repatriated 36 stolen antiquities from the United States, marking another milestone in the nation's ongoing campaign to reclaim its archaeological treasures. The recovered artifacts, which span millennia of Egyptian civilization, had been illegally smuggled out of the country and were retrieved through coordinated efforts between Egyptian and American authorities. According to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the recovery represents a testament to international cooperation in combating illicit antiquities trafficking. The precious objects are destined for Cairo's Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, where they will undergo restoration before being displayed to the public. Looted, Trafficked and Displayed at a US Museum, "Green Coffin" Returns Home New York Met Returns