artifacts,artifacts,Pakistan has successfully reclaimed a collection of ancient artifacts from Italy, marking a significant milestone in years-long efforts to restore cultural heritage items illegally taken from the country. The Embassy of Pakistan in Rome confirmed on Tuesday that these artefacts, dating back nearly 5,000 years to the prehistoric Kuli and Naal cultures of Balochistan, arrived in Pakistan from Rome on October 30, 2025.
artifactsEarlier this year, another consignment was returned from Milan. Over the past 18 years, nearly 100 culturally significant items have been recovered and handed over to Pakistani authorities, including seven artefacts formally returned to the Consulate General in Milan in April 2025.
artifacts,The embassy praised Italy for its role in protecting and repatriating these artefacts, calling the recovery “an exemplary demonstration of cooperation between two friendly nations.” Both Pakistan and Italy, home to ancient civilizations and UNESCO World Heritage sites, share a strong commitment to preserving cultural heritage.
honoredThe press release also highlighted decades of archaeological collaboration, including the Italian Archaeological Mission in Swat, established in 1955 by Professor Giuseppe Tucci, which has conducted extensive excavations and published nearly 1,500 research papers on sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Notably, Italian scholars Professor Dr. Luca Maria Olivieri and Professor Dr. Valeria Fiorani Piacentini have been honoured by Pakistan for their contributions to archaeological research.
The embassy emphasized Pakistan’s pride in its ancient civilizations, from Mehergarh, Kuli, and Naal in Balochistan to the Indus Valley and Gandhara heritage, while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties with Italy.
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