Egypt receives 13 smuggled artifacts from Britain and Germany

This came in coordination with the Foreign Ministry, and in cooperation with all relevant Egyptian, British, and German authorities, as part of the Egyptian state’s ongoing efforts to protect and preserve its cultural heritage and recover artifacts that were illegally exported out of the country.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy emphasized that the return of this collection showcases how committed the state is to protecting its unique cultural heritage.

He hailed the bountiful cooperation between the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities and Foreign Affairs, and extended his thanks to the British and German authorities for their cooperation in repatriating these artifacts to their original homeland, Egypt.

Fathy said this reflects the depth of cooperation and joint coordination towards protecting cultural heritage and combating the illicit trafficking of cultural property.