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Yemen Identifies 28 Looted Artifacts at British Museum and London Auction Houses

Yemen has identified 28 artifacts that were looted and are now in the possession of the British Museum and various auction houses in London.

Editorial Staff — 2026-07-06 — 1 MIN READ
Yemen Identifies 28 Looted Artifacts at British Museum and London Auction Houses

In a significant development, Yemen has identified a total of 28 artifacts that were looted from its territory. These artifacts are currently held by the British Museum and several auction houses in London.

Among the identified items, eight were recently offered for sale at auction houses, raising concerns about the trafficking of cultural heritage.

The British Museum is known to house a number of artifacts from various cultures, and this revelation highlights ongoing issues related to the repatriation of looted art.