Nepal Welcomes Return of 13th-Century Buddha Statue from New York

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•The Buddha statue dates back to the 13th century and originates from Nepal.
•The statue was stolen and later found in New York before being returned to Nepal.
•The return ceremony took place in Nepal on May 2, 2026.

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▸If Nepal strengthens its cultural heritage protection laws then it could reduce future thefts and improve recovery of stolen artifacts, benefiting national identity and tourism.

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MEAl Jazeera - AllNepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York

Nepal has celebrated the return of a stolen 13th-century Buddha statue that was recovered from New York. The statue's return is important for Nepal's cultural heritage and efforts to reclaim artifacts taken abroad. This event highlights ongoing challenges in protecting and repatriating historical objects.