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Stolen artifact of archaeological significance brought back from the UK

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KMC Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol (2nd from left) carrying the artifact that was stolen from the Kumari Ghar and later recovered from the United Kingdom. (Photo: Dangol's Facebook)

An artifact of archaeological importance stolen from the Kumari Ghar (Home of the Living Goddess) in Kathmandu has been brought back from the United Kingdom. The Department of Archaeology, in coordination with heritage activists both at home and abroad, succeeded in retrieving the Toran, a decorative craft, from the UK.

The object, dating back to the Malla era, had been stolen from the Kumari Ghar in 2057 BS. It is now restored to its original location.

According to Department officer Sarita Subedi, international law provisions the return of cultural heritage items that remain in foreign countries once the necessary legal procedures are completed. When information is received that an artifact of archaeological value stolen from Nepal has been located elsewhere, the process to reclaim it is initiated.

Importantly, the respective country bearing the artifact covers the transportation cost. The Nepali communities abroad and heritage activists also help to facilitate its transportation back home.

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