Historic Artifact and Bone Exchange Takes Place Between Greece and Bulgaria
Greece and Bulgaria have mutually returned religious artifacts looted during World War I and the remains of Medieval Czar Samuel.
As part of a cultural agreement negotiated for years, Greece and Bulgaria have exchanged historical artifacts and human remains in an official ceremony.
Historic Artifact and Bone Exchange
Following years of negotiations, Greece and Bulgaria carried out an official exchange of historical artifacts and bones in a formal ceremony.
Returned Artifacts
Forty-eight religious artifacts taken by Bulgarian troops from churches and monasteries in northern Greece during World War I were sent back to Athens.
Among the returned artifacts are valuable religious objects such as icons, crosses, and ornate church vessels.
Remains of Czar Samuel
The remains of Czar Samuel, regarded as a respected medieval warrior ruler of Bulgaria, were returned to the capital Sofia with full state honors.
Parthenon Sculptures Message
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated he hopes this agreement will bolster Athens' campaign to reclaim the Parthenon sculptures from the UK.