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The headless statue had been smuggled illegally from Shahhat, north-eastern Libya. Photo: National Museum of Libya
The headless statue had been smuggled illegally from Shahhat, north-eastern Libya. Photo: National Museum of Libya
France returns stolen ancient statue to Libya from Louvre museum
Artefact dates from 4th century BC but disappeared during 2011 Arab uprisings