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Unesco's virtual museum is a window on the world of artefact trafficking

The Unesco Virtual Museum of Stolen Objects, unveiled on 29 September. © Unesco

The United Nations' cultural agency Unesco this week announced the launch of a virtual museum showcasing hundreds of looted artefacts – a bid to educate the public about the consequences of trafficking cultural property.

A Zambian ritual mask, a pendant from the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra and a painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn are among nearly 250 stolen objects displayed on Unesco's new interactive platform.

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