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  • The bronze head of the Roman emperor returned by Denmark begins to be exhibited in Antalya Museum

    The bronze head of the Roman emperor returned by Denmark begins to be exhibited in Antalya Museum

    The bronze head of Septimius Severus, the first Roman emperor of African descent, has been returned from Denmark to Turkey. This remarkable artifact will be displayed at the Antalya Museum. The repatriation of the bronze head is a significant milestone in Turkey’s recent efforts to reclaim historical treasures that have been looted abroad. In her…

    February 21, 2025
  • The statue of Marcus Aurelius, which was stolen years ago, is being returned to Turkey

    The statue of Marcus Aurelius, which was stolen years ago, is being returned to Turkey

    In a remarkable development, the Marcus Aurelius statue, which was illicitly excavated in the 1960s and subsequently smuggled to the United States, is set to be returned to Turkey. Currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art, this bronze statue is regarded as one of the most exquisite artifacts from antiquity, notable for its depiction…

    February 15, 2025

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