Cambodian Artifacts Returned from MET Collection

Cambodia celebrates the return of 14 trafficked cultural artifacts, including a 10th-century goddess statue and a bronze Bodhisattva, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The repatriation highlights international cooperation in preserving cultural heritage and rectifying historical wrongs. Cambodian officials express gratitude and hope for the return of more looted artifacts, emphasizing the significance of these returns for the country and humankind. The artifacts, stolen by antiquities trafficker Douglas Latchford, are part of a broader effort to reclaim national treasures taken during past decades. This event signifies a major milestone in the preservation and showcasing of Cambodia's heritage for future generations, supported by collaborations between Cambodian and US authorities and the MET.