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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Henry Vaughan

University of Cambridge to return looted Benin bronzes

The University of Cambridge will return looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria.

The 116 artefacts, which are mainly made of brass but also include some ivory and wooden objects, were taken by British armed forces during the sacking of Benin City in 1897.

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