Saudis return antiquities
Egypt

Saudis return antiquities


arab news.com

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiques will hand over Sunday a collection of Egyptian artifacts that were confiscated from a man who had smuggled them into the country to sell.

The handing over ceremony will take place at King Abdul Aziz Historical Center in Riyadh.




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