Now playing Next Culture news Paradise for archeology: Roman-era aristocrat tombs revealed in Gaza Palestinian archaeologists have found another lead sarcophagus, believed to belong to Roman aristocratic leaders. It's the second to be unearthed in a Roman-era necropolis discovered in Gaza City. 19/07/2023
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Now playing Next Art Stolen artefacts on display after being returned to Italy from UK Hundreds of stolen artefacts - including an Etruscan three-legged table made of bronze and marble busts of men from the imperial age - have been returned to Italy after they were discovered in the UK. 01/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Europol sting leads to recovery of over 11,000 stolen artefacts An art trafficking sting has led to 60 arrests and over 11,000 art objects recovered in a massive victory for European authorities cracking down on art theft. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Herculaneum fresco among dozen of treasures returned to Italy by US Italy is celebrating the return of 60 ancient artefacts, some dating back to first century BC, with total value of more than €18.4m. 24/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Artisans in Brasilia repair art works damaged by right-wing rioters Heritage workers in Brazil's capital city are repairing and restoring dozens of art works and antiques damaged on 8 January when right-wing Bolsonaristas ransacked Brasilia's government buildings. 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway. 18/01/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta stone The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum, the Rosetta stone. 30/11/2022