The Netherlands has returned 119 Benin Bronzes, artefacts looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for fairness and respect towards the original cultures. This follows Germany’s agreement to return over 1,000 pieces, amid growing demands for the restitution of items taken during colonialism, with further returns from museums worldwide in recent years.
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