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Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring

Egypt requested that the artifact be returned under the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which both it and the Netherlands are beholden to. 

Dutch Education, Culture and Science Gouke Moes and the Egyptian Ambassador to the Netherlands during the formal handover ceremony of the stolen scultpure at the Egyptian embassy in the Hague, February 8, 2026.
'Golden Balls' statue erected over Wigan.

'Golden Balls’: Twenty-foot tall statue of naked man erected over small British town

Shabti figurines inscribed with the name of Pharaoh Shoshenq III, found inside Osorkon II’s tomb at Tanis, northern Egypt.

Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show

The Grand Egyptian Museum.

Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old Egyptian statue seized in Maastricht


Christian group plans world's largest Jesus statue in Spain, based on Shroud of Turin features

'Given the housing prices in Boadilla, it makes no sense to allocate available land for this,' says politician del Mónaco.

 Brick facade of the church of the Convent of La Encarnacion with nests and storks in Boadilla del Monte.

New research reveals ritual, not revenge, behind damage to Hatshepsut's statues

Ancient Egyptians intentionally damaged monuments of deceased rulers to deprive them of power.

 Statue of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut at The Egyptian Museum.

Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca

Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.

 Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca.

Report: Jesus statue covered during Eid festival in Italy, drawing backlash

In Monfalcone, Italy, tensions rose following an incident at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Marcelliana.

 Duomo Arcipretale di Sant'Ambrogio, Saint Ambrose Cathedral, in Monfalcone, Italy.

Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues

Authorities launch investigation into how visitor breached security to enter pit.

 Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues.

1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea

An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.

 1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea.

Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades

Recovery made possible through Libya-US agreement combating illicit trafficking.

 Ancient Ptolemaic statue returns to Libya after decades.

How tall is God? Study aims to calculate Yahweh’s stature

The study extrapolates measurements associated with Solomon’s Temple.

 How tall is God? Study aims to calculate Yahweh’s stature.

Roman-era Hermes statue with ram companion found in ancient Aspendos fountain

Statue dated to late 2nd century A.D., was found alongside objects associated with Aphrodite, Eros, Artemis, and Nemesis.

 The Aspendos aqueduct.

Archaeologists discover Isis statuette at ancient Roman site in Mallén, Spain

The statuette represents a domestic cult, offering new insights into eastern religious influences and Egyptian cults in Roman-era Hispania homes.

 Archaeologists discover Isis statuette at ancient Roman site in Mallén, Spain.