Turkey Welcomes Back Roman Empire Artifacts After Philippines Earthquake
Turkey has recently welcomed back a significant number of historical artifacts, including a bronze office chair and 83 bronze coins from the Roman Empire. This follows a major earthquake in the Philippines that has claimed lives and caused devastation.
The Republic of Türkiye has successfully recovered over 13,000 artifacts from various countries, with nearly 2,700 originating from the United States. This includes a notable bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, making the U.S. the leading country in repatriating cultural assets to Türkiye.
Among the returned items are a bronze office chair and 83 bronze coins from the Roman Empire. While Turkey has received artifacts from multiple countries, specific details about other top contributors are not available at this time. The country continues to seek the return of several artifacts, such as a 2,000-year-old imperial bronze artifact from Boubon, which remain in U.S. collections.
The return of these artifacts is a significant cultural victory for Türkiye, with the United States playing a substantial role in the repatriation process. Meanwhile, the Philippines faces a challenging recovery following the devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The international community is expected to provide support and assistance in the aftermath of this tragedy.
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