Artifact Repatriation: Stunning Ancient Mexican Treasures Returned Home to Chiapas
Seattle, Washington – A collection of ancient Mexican artifacts, including pottery, figurines, and household items, which had been brought to Seattle decades ago, is finally being returned to its rightful home in Mexico. Homeland Security Investigations received a tip in January 2022 about a Seattle resident in possession of 36 ancient artifacts from Chiapas, Mexico. These artifacts, believed to be thousands of years old, were voluntarily returned by the resident, whose family member originally acquired …