PM thanks USA for return of trafficked artefacts
105 trafficked antiquities,
representing diverse regions and traditions of India, returning home from USA
The Prime
Minister, Narendra Modi thanked USA as 105 trafficked antiquities, representing
diverse regions and traditions of India, returning home from USA.
Responding to the tweet by Embassy of India in Washington DC, the Prime
Minister said;
“This will make every Indian happy. Grateful to USA for this. These precious
artefacts hold immense cultural and religious significance. Their homecoming is
a testament to our commitment to preserving our heritage and rich history.”
The
tweet by Embassy of India in Washington DC says, “The antiquities, were handed
over by the US side as a follow-up to the historic State Visit of Prime
Minister @narendramodi, date as far back as the 2nd century AD, and include
notable cultural and religious heritage such as:
-
12-13th century Marble Arch, from Rajasthan
-
14-15th century Apsara, from Central India
-
14-15th century Sambandar, from South India
- 17-18th
century Bronze Nataraja, from South India”