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Ancient religious relics recovered after church robberies now on display in new exhibit

Ancient religious relics that were stolen and trafficked on the black market after a Turkish invasion in 1974 are now on display in a new exhibit at the Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus. The artifacts, including mosaics, icons, and wall frescoes, were recovered after being stolen from churches. The museum is still searching for many of the stolen items. The exhibit features rare mosaics from the early 6th century AD that survived when Byzantine emperors banned the use of religious images. The museum hopes to educate the new generation about the importance of safeguarding these historical pieces.

Original article source: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/ancient-religious-relics-recovered-after-church-robberies-now-display-new-exhibit
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