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Ancient 'stolen' artefacts head back to Egypt



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Published Date: 04 December 2008
United States: Dozens of ancient artefacts allegedly stolen by a former US Army helicopter pilot have been returned to Egypt's government during a ceremony in Manhattan.
The items came from the Ma'adi archaeological site outside Cairo and date to 3600BC or earlier.

Thailand: An aviation official said Bangkok's main Suvarnabhumi international airport will become fully operational at 11am local time tomorrow. Protesters had besieged the airport since November 25.





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  • Last Updated: 04 December 2008 10:46 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Bele's bane,

Scotland 04/12/2008 16:01:10
I wonder how many artefacts will eventually have to be returned to Iraq?

 

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