Yes because… Artefacts belong to their country of origin; repatriation is the right thing to do. They have a unique connection with the place where they were produced and are an essential part of the cultural history of that area.

Should Egypt artifacts be returned to Egypt?

In March of 2020, Green announced that the manuscripts and artifacts would be returned to Egypt due to “insufficient reliable provenance.” Egyptian authorities have claimed that the items were obtained through illegal excavations and smuggled out of the country.

Should artifacts be returned?

It is morally correct, and reflects basic property laws, that stolen or looted property should be returned to its rightful owner. Cultural objects belong together with the cultures that created them; these objects are a crucial part of contemporary cultural and political identity.