Repatriated objects

Elgin Marbles: A collection of classical Greek marble sculptures taken from the Parthenon in Athens in the early 19th century, which were returned to Greece from the British Museum in London.

Benin Bronzes: A group of bronze sculptures and plaques looted from the Kingdom of Benin (now Nigeria) by British troops in 1897, which have been repatriated to Nigeria from museums and private collections around the world.

Easter Island Moai: Large stone statues from Rapa Nui (Easter Island), which were taken by foreign collectors and researchers in the 19th and early 20th centuries and have been repatriated to the island from museums in Europe and the Americas.

Aboriginal Australian Artifacts: Artifacts such as boomerangs, spears, and ceremonial objects that were taken from Indigenous communities in Australia during colonization and have been repatriated to their traditional owners.

Navajo Religious Objects: Sacred objects and artifacts used in Navajo religious ceremonies, which were taken from the Navajo Nation in the early 20th century and have been repatriated by museums and collectors.

Maori Taonga: Treasures and artifacts of the Maori people of New Zealand, which have been repatriated from museums and private collections around the world.

Peruvian Mummies: Mummified remains and funerary objects of ancient Peruvian cultures, which were taken by archaeologists and collectors and have been repatriated to Peru from museums in Europe and the Americas.

Chinese Cultural Relics: Ancient artifacts and treasures of China, including bronzes, ceramics, and paintings, which were taken during colonialism and war and have been repatriated from museums and private collections.

Armenian Manuscripts: Illuminated manuscripts and other cultural artifacts from the Armenian people, which were taken during the Armenian Genocide and have been repatriated to Armenia from museums and private collections.

Native American Human Remains: Human remains and burial objects taken from Native American communities and repatriated under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in the United States.