#Ukraine has hailed the return of #ScythianGold treasures as a “symbolic and historic” victory over #Russia, which had laid claim to the artefacts in a decade-long struggle over ownership.

On Tuesday the collection was shown off in #Kyiv. They are among 1,000 items lent in 2013 by four museums in #Crimea for an exhibition in the #Netherlands.

‘Part of our history’: Ukraine hails return of Scythian gold treasures
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/28/part-of-our-history-ukraine-hails-return-of-scythian-gold-treasures

‘Part of our history’: Ukraine hails return of Scythian gold treasures

Items lent to Netherlands from Crimea in 2013 before Russia’s annexation had been subject of decade-long struggle

The Guardian
Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership.

BBC News
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Authorities say the Scythian gold was smuggled out of Ukraine in 2016.

BBC News