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The Netherlands is preparing to return 113 stolen ancient sculptures to Nigeria amid growing momentum in the campaign to restore treasures looted from Africa during colonial rule.
The items, known as Benin Bronzes, were taken from the ancient Kingdom of Benin, in modern-day Nigeria, by British colonialists.
The Wereldmuseum in Leiden will ship the sculptures to Lagos in June.
“I think we all agree that this collection doesn’t belong in European museums. We do hope that other countries will follow this example,” the museum director told AFP.
