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Cultural looting still a persistent crisis in SE Asia

One of the two ancient lintels believed to have been stolen from Prasat Nong Hong historical sanctuary in Buri Ram, in August 2020. Photo from the Department of Fine Arts

The Nepalese conservationist Rabindra Puri, directing his own construction of a new Museum of Stolen Art in eastern Kathmandu speaks passionately about how he will feature replicas of stolen Nepalese antiquities, the originals having long ago been shipped overseas and since displayed in tourist attractions, art museums, or private residences, like hunting trophies.

Mr Puri reflects on what he expects visitors to make of his new institution, commenting, "Any Nepali going in [this museum], their hearts must bleed, and their blood must boil."

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