The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, announced they have reached an agreement with Turkish authorities to return a looted gold and carnelian necklace, stolen in 1976.
The necklace, stolen from the Bintepeler region, was uncovered during excavations in the 1970s by the Manisa Museum, which aimed to combat looting.
MFA Boston's investigation traced the necklace’s origins to the Bintepeler Necropolis after collaboration with Turkish cultural authorities, leading to its repatriation.
This incident reflects a trend in cultural restitution, following the return of other artifacts like the ancient bronze sculpture seized in a Manhattan DA operation.
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