Crimean Artifacts Return to Ukraine

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After a decade-long battle, Kyiv showcases Crimean treasures that Russia wanted to steal

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A portion of 565 artifacts, or 2,111 artifacts, was returned to Ukraine in November 2023 .

The artifacts originated from four Crimean museums and were exhibited at the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in February 2014 .

Most of the items are made of limestone, bronze, clay, iron, wood, and other materials.

The entire collection is estimated at about $1.6 million .

Russia has excavated huge areas in Crimea and appropriated the found artifacts.

It also demolished several cultural heritage sites that have been around.

Moscow destroyed the UNESCO -listed city of Chersonesus , an ancient Greek colony founded over 2,500 years ago , located within the city limits of occupied Sevastopol .

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