Copenhagen, Nov 26, 2024 (AFP) - Denmark to return severed head of ancient statue to Turkey

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2024-11-26
Denmark's Glyptotek museum will return to Turkey the bronze head of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus that it has had on display for more than 50 years, it said on Tuesday. The announcement brings to an end an 18-month dispute with Ankara, which claims the piece was part of a statue looted during an archaeological dig. "The Glyptotek has decided in favour of Turkey's request to return the ancient bronze portrait," the museum said in a statement. A......
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