The 297 Antiquities US Handed Over To India During PM Modi's Visit

The US has handed over to India 297 antiquities during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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These antiquities were smuggled out of the country and were recovered.

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Trafficking of cultural property is a longstanding issue that has affected many cultures and countries throughout history, and India has been particularly hit

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PM Modi post a note on X "Deepening cultural connect and strengthening the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural properties. I am extremely grateful to President Biden and the US Government for ensuring the return of 297 invaluable antiquities to India".

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He thanked President Joe Biden for his support in the return of these artefacts.

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With this, the total number of ancient items recovered by India since 2014 has gone to 640, officials said.

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The number returned from the US alone will be 578.

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Some of the notable antiquities handed over to India include an 'apsara' in sandstone from central India belonging to 10-11th century CE, a Jain Tirthankar in bronze belonging to 15-16th century CE, terracotta vase from eastern India belonging to 3-4th century CE, and a stone sculpture from South India belonging to 1st century BCE-1st century CE.

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