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US returns looted grave artefacts to Peru

Aug 20, 2019

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MaSovaida is a travel journalist whose wayfaring tendencies have taken her to more than 55 countries across all seven continents. As a Lonely Planet author, she contributes to guidebooks on destinations throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Prior to going freelance in 2018, MaSovaida spent four years in-house at Lonely Planet's Nashville office as a Destination Editor, where she oversaw all of the company's content on South America and Antarctica. Previously, she …
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United States authorities have returned about 20 ancient artefacts to Peru. The objects, which include pottery looted from ancient graves that date back to the 16th Century, were discovered by US customs agents during four investigations over several years. Investigators say the pre-Columbian items were purchased by middlemen from local Peruvian farmers who robbed the burial sites. Read more: bbc.com

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