Recovered Ancient Religious Relics from Cyprus

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., displays recovered ancient religious relics previously stolen during a Turkish invasion in 1974. The artifacts include mosaics, icons, and wall frescoes taken from churches in Cyprus. The museum is still searching for many stolen items, with over 20,000 icons estimated to have been looted.

Key Points

  • Ancient religious relics stolen during a Turkish invasion in 1974 are being displayed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
  • Over 20,000 icons have been estimated to have been stolen and disappeared from churches in Cyprus
  • Mosaics, icons, and wall frescoes recovered after being trafficked on the black market

Pros

  • Preservation of historical artifacts
  • Educating new generations about the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage

Cons

  • Loss of over 20,000 icons due to looting
  • Destruction of religious images on a large scale