The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to Nigeria
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The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to Nigeria
The artifacts were stolen by British soldiers in the late 19th century and eventually made their way to a Dutch collection.
Feb 21, 2025
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