These Once-Stolen Ancient Artifacts Have Yet To Be Returned To Their Home Countries
Throughout chronicle , artwork has served as a symbol to defend and archive humanity . regrettably , it can also divide cultures and countries . Plundered art and antiquities are estimated to be worth more than$6 billion per yearon the sinister mart alone . A 1970 UNESCOconventionprohibited the import , exportation , and transfer of cultural belongings , which include scientific , diachronic , artistic , or conscientiously significant art and artifacts ....