March 19, 2012
The artefacts from Yale arrive back in the highlands of Peru
More coverage of the return of artefacts to Peru by Yale University.
From:
Fox News
Antiquities from Yale’s Collection Arrive in Peru’s Highlands
Published June 23, 2011
EFELima – A first batch of 350 artifacts removed from Machu Picchu and held by Yale University for almost 100 years have been returned to the highland Peruvian city of Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca empire.
The arrival of the pieces on Wednesday ended a long custody battle over the antiquities, which left Peru on loan in the early 20th century. It also marked the start of festivities in Cuzco to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the “discovery” of the famed Inca citadel by U.S. academic and explorer Hiram Bingham.
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