Cambodia's prime minister welcomes artifacts returned by New York's Met and other collections

Cambodia celebrated on Thursday, August 22, the return of a batch of Buddhist and Hindu statues returned by the United States, from collectors and museums.

Cambodia celebrates return of 70 looted artifacts

Cambodia’s prime minister has led a celebration of the return of dozens of precious centuries-old artifacts from museums and private collectors abroad

Seventy ancient Khmer art treasures have been returned to Cambodia from foreign museums and art collections, the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Arts announced on Thursday.

Cambodia Celebrates Return of Ancient Artifacts Reuniting Ancestral Heritage

Cambodia Celebrates Return of Ancient Artifacts Reuniting Ancestral Heritage Cambodia's prime minister on Thursday led a celebration of the return of dozens of precious artifacts from museums and private collectors abroad, underscoring the government's commitment to reclaiming cultural heritage.Hun Manet, who took office last year following his father's tenure, emphasized the importance of the 70 returned statues, which symbolically reconnect t…

Cambodia welcomes return of looted treasures from US

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over a ceremony to welcome the items. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cambodia's prime minister leads warm welcome home for looted artifacts

Cambodia’s prime minister on Thursday led a celebration of the return of dozens of precious artifacts from museums and private collectors abroad, and said his government will continue working to bring more home.Hun Manet, who became prime minister last year when he succeeded his long-serving father Hun Sen, said the 70 returned statues symbolically reunited the Cambodian people with their ancestral souls. The artifacts were displayed at the Peac…