Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece
Summary
Israel has returned 22 ancient artefacts to Greece that had been stolen. The items, which include vases and a bronze statue from ancient Greece, were handed over in a ceremony in Athens as part of growing cooperation between the two countries.Key Facts
- Israel returned 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece.
- The artefacts include 15 Attic vases, six Corinthian vases, and one bronze female statuette.
- These items date from between 700 BC and 320 BC.
- The Israeli Antiquities Authority located the artefacts through its Theft Prevention Unit.
- The return was celebrated in a ceremony at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
- Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni accepted the artefacts from Israeli officials.
- This is the first time Israel has returned antiquities to Greece.
- Greece and Israel are strengthening cultural, energy, and defense ties, including a large Israeli defense deal with Greece.
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