August 15, 2010
India seeks UNESCO support for the return of lost treasures
More coverage of India’s requests for support from UNESCO for their campaign for the return of various Indian artefacts held in Museums abroad.
From:
Business Ghana
India bids to get back lost treasures
News Date: 20th May 2010India is seeking UNESCO support for an international campaign to recover its priceless antiquities that were once taken away from the country through foreign invasions, a senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India said.
“As efforts so far to reclaim stolen treasures have proved futile, UNESCO support is required for launching an international campaign to achieve the end,” ASI Director General Gautam Sengupta told PTI in the eastern metropolis.
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