In Nepal, a Buddha statue returns to its original sanctuary after forty years

A Buddha statue stolen from Nepal four decades ago has been returned to its original location after resurfacing in the United States.

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The sculpture, missing since the 1980s, symbolizes the fight against cultural heritage trafficking in South Asia.

This restitution strengthens international efforts to protect archaeological and religious artifacts.

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