by JESSICA SARACENI
A member of Italy’s art squad spotted two first-century statues that had been stolen from Italian museums in the 1980s while on vacation in New York City. No arrests have been made.
Some of the Korean artifacts taken during Japanese colonial rule will be returned.
A delegation from Yale University will travel to Peru to discuss the fate of the Machu Picchu artifacts removed by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham between 1912 and 1916. “I think management of this issue is well underway and we will soon have positive news,” said Peru’s President Alan Garcia.
Noodles, baked cakes, and porridge all made from millet were unearthed in a 2,500-year-old cemetery in Xinjiang, China, which has a desert climate. Mummies, weapons, leather goods, and a sweater have also been found.
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