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Should artifacts be returned to the countries in which they were found?

User James Snook
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YES because:
Morally it is the right thing to do
Artefacts are enriched by being viewed in their place of origin
They are part of the area’s history
These artefacts have been illegally procured
These artefacts are the foundation of a potential tourist trade
The artefacts serve as reminders of past oppression
We now have the resources to carry out such a move
The corrupt nature of a country asking for repatriation is not the fact in isssue, and should not even be put forward as a reason for not repatriating the artefacts
Artefacts should be repatriated, including the people which were stolen and scattered world wide
These artefacts should bring revenue to the counties of origin
Globalisation

NO because:
We are obliged to protect the artefact
The historical context of an artefact is more than just its place of origin
Artefacts should be accessible to the largest amount of visitors possible
The majority of artefacts are 100% ‘legal’
Having artefacts in different locations encourages us to think of our common origins

Hope my answer helped u :)
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