4,272 objects of cultural, historical and archaeological value illegally exported from Turkey were returned to the country thanks to the intense efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The most recent successful initiative is the decision to return the Heracles' Sarcophagus from Switzerland to Turkey.
Thousands of objects of cultural, historical and archaeological value were returned to the country thanks to initiatives taken since 2003.
According to the ministry of Turkey, 4,272 items illegally exported to foreign countries such as France, Austria, Great Britain, Germany, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland have been returned.
These objects, which returned to Turkey during the period 2003-2017, are exhibited at various museums in the country.
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