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June 11, 2026博物院.

Exploration of the Practice of Restitution Lost Cultural Relics in Museums

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XZXu ZhanAdobe Systems (United States)ZZZheng ZhangBengbu Medical College

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Overview

Exploration reveals challenges and breakthroughs in restitution of cultural artifacts, showcasing global concerns.

Key Points

  • This research explores the complexities of retrieving lost cultural relics from foreign entities, focusing on legal and ethical dimensions.
  • Analysis of international conventions related to cultural property
  • Evaluation of significant cases of restitution, with a focus on the Horniman Museum's decision in 2022
  • Comparative assessment of restitution practices in museums across various countries.
  • The Horniman Museum's restitution of 72 Benin era relics to Nigeria signifies a pivotal moment in addressing colonial plundering.
  • International conventions create barriers due to the principle of non-retroactivity, complicating restitution efforts.
  • Public and governmental interest in cultural relic restitution is growing, reflecting broader societal values on heritage and morality.

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Zhan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a50e080c8f91e7f39d43dhttps://doi.org/10.3724/2096-1715.2025.09.03.119
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