Repatriated Cambodian Artefacts on Exhibit at National Museum

via various sources, 18 June 2024: Nearly 100 looted Cambodian artefacts, including statues and jewellery, have been returned from the US and UK and will be displayed at the National Museum of Cambodia until December 18. The exhibition aims to educate the public about Khmer culture, with experts on hand to explain the historical and cultural significance of each piece.

Nearly 100 Cambodian looted artefacts returned from abroad will be put on exhibition at the National Museum from today until December 18, with the aim for the public to learn and embrace ancient Khmer culture.

Chhay Visoth, director of the museum, said yesterday that the museum will select 99 statues and pieces of jewellery, which were returned from the US and United Kingdom.

He said that the statues depict deities and the jewellery pieces are crafted from stone, metal and bronze.

Source: Returned looted artefacts to be displayed at the National Museum – Khmer Times