Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts - BBC News

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty ImagesImage caption, Greece has been spearheading efforts to force museums and private collections to return stolen artefactsGreece says it has recovered hundreds of looted artefacts, including a 2nd-Century bronze statue of Alexander the Great.

The trove was recovered after a legal battle with the company of a British antiquities dealer, officials said.

Robin Symes had amassed thousands of pieces as part of a network of illegal traders.

For years, Greece has been fighting to recover looted artefacts from museums and private collections world-wide.

The announcement that 351 objects from Symes's collection were being repatriated after a 17-year legal battle was made by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Friday.

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