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Neat News 2547 (added 2022-12-21)

Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria

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The so-called Benin Bronzes, valuable artifacts from the kingdom of Benin - part of Nigeria today - that were stolen during the time of colonialism and displayed in German museums for more than 100 years, are to be returned. The first ones were handed over by German government ministers now.

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News seen at: Deutsche Welle - Culture