14 Cambodian Artefacts Repatriated Thanks to SOAS Project

via SOAS, 17 July 2024: A project led by SOAS’s Professor Ashley Thompson facilitated the return of 14 looted artefacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Cambodia. This marks a significant achievement in Cambodia’s restitution campaign, with hopes for more returns in the future. The artefacts, including a rare bronze statue, highlight the importance of academic involvement in cultural heritage preservation.

A research project on repatriation led by SOAS University of London Professor Ashley Thompson, an expert in Khmer antiquities, has supported the successful return of 14 treasured artefacts to Cambodia from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Source: SOAS antiquities expert helps return looted artefacts to Cambodia | SOAS