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America returns Tyre artifacts to Lebanon
The United States has returned to Lebanon Roman-era artifacts dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC, which had been unlawfully stolen from the city of Tyre during illegal excavation activities before being smuggled out. The items were handed over to the Lebanese consulate in New York and are expected to be repatriated to Lebanon as part of efforts to combat the illicit trade of cultural property in cooperation with Washington. Evidence suggests that these pieces belong to workshop production sites for lead sarcophagi in Tyre and display typical artistic and decorative features of ancient times. They are often found in auction sales, and Lebanese authorities are currently following up on the case. In 2017, Lebanon received back numerous archaeological artifacts, including a Greek statue head valued at approximately $1.2 million, and officials have affirmed their ongoing communication with the United States to ensure the return of the remaining stolen property.
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