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UNESCO to launch the first virtual museum of stolen cultural objects

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https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-launches-worlds-first-virtual-museum-stolen-cultural-objects-global-scale-mondiacult-2025
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  • #Cultural Heritage
  • #UNESCO
  • UNESCO launches the first global Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at MONDIACULT 2025.
  • The museum features 3D modeling, virtual reality, and digitized stolen objects selected by Member States.
  • Educational narratives and testimonies from affected communities highlight the cultural significance of the objects.
  • A dedicated room showcases successful restitution cases to promote international cooperation.
  • Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré, the project is supported by Saudi Arabia and INTERPOL.
  • The platform aims to raise awareness and combat illicit trafficking of cultural property.
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