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The Gold Inlaid Double-Edged Iron Halberd owned by the Oyamazumi Shrine in Imabari City, Japan. Believed to have been made in the 5th century CE, its unparalleled integrity as a handed-down artifact has led to it being designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan

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The Gold Inlaid Double-Edged Iron Halberd owned by the Oyamazumi Shrine in Imabari City, Japan. Believed to have been made in the 5th century CE, its unparalleled integrity as a handed-down artifact has led to it being designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan

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The Minakuchi rapier, believed to have been made in Japan in the early Edo period . It is currently on loan from the Fujisaka Shrine to the Minakuchi History and Folklore Museum in Japan

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The Minakuchi rapier, believed to have been made in Japan in the early Edo period . It is currently on loan from the Fujisaka Shrine to the Minakuchi History and Folklore Museum in Japan

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Dea Dardanica is a marble sculpture, found in Kosovo and made in the 2nd-3rd century CE, that represents an ancient goddess. While the exact nature of her worship and beliefs surrounding her vary, she is generally understood to have been revered by the indigenous Dardanian people

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Dea Dardanica is a marble sculpture, found in Kosovo and made in the 2nd-3rd century CE, that represents an ancient goddess. While the exact nature of her worship and beliefs surrounding her vary, she is generally understood to have been revered by the indigenous Dardanian people

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A Turkic balbal in Mongolia, made between the 6th and 9th century CE. A balbal is a tombstone in Central Asia and Mongolia erected in memory of important members of the community

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A Turkic balbal in Mongolia, made between the 6th and 9th century CE. A balbal is a tombstone in Central Asia and Mongolia erected in memory of important members of the community

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A Rajasthani Dhal made of Turtle Shell from the 19th century. The shield belonged to a Prasakaran Dhanaraj and then A.D Baid based off the two inscriptions engraved on the silver Aad Chand

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A Rajasthani Dhal made of Turtle Shell from the 19th century. The shield belonged to a Prasakaran Dhanaraj and then A.D Baid based off the two inscriptions engraved on the silver Aad Chand

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A blue and gold glass chalice discovered in tomb WT 8 at the Napatan-Meroitic necropolis of Sedeinga in Sudan. The artifact which dates back to the 1st-3rd century CE, was housed at the National Museum of Sudan. It was probably destroyed or looted during the current civil war

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A blue and gold glass chalice discovered in tomb WT 8 at the Napatan-Meroitic necropolis of Sedeinga in Sudan. The artifact which dates back to the 1st-3rd century CE, was housed at the National Museum of Sudan. It was probably destroyed or looted during the current civil war

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This is an Elamite Ibex statue dating back to the 2nd Millennium BC of ancient Iran, a significant artifact because of its materials and intricate design. Made of gold and silver, the statue represents wealth in Elamite culture, and its kept at the National Museum of Iran.

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This is an Elamite Ibex statue dating back to the 2nd Millennium BC of ancient Iran, a significant artifact because of its materials and intricate design. Made of gold and silver, the statue represents wealth in Elamite culture, and its kept at the National Museum of Iran.

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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The US has repatriated to Turkey one of Rome's most important surviving artifacts, the bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius . The statue, which was smuggled out of Turkey, holds a special place in ancient history due to its rare depiction of Aurelius as a philosopher.

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The US has repatriated to Turkey one of Rome's most important surviving artifacts, the bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius . The statue, which was smuggled out of Turkey, holds a special place in ancient history due to its rare depiction of Aurelius as a philosopher.

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Bust showing a Roman, probably from the beginning of the 2nd century CE - the reign of Emperor Caracalla. This is indicated by the hairstyle and beard. The artifact is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles .

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Bust showing a Roman, probably from the beginning of the 2nd century CE - the reign of Emperor Caracalla. This is indicated by the hairstyle and beard. The artifact is in the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles .

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The Timur Ruby a most curious lesson in misattribution as it was never Timur's property —nor even a ruby, it being a spinel. It was owned by the 17th century Mughal Emperors

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The Timur Ruby a most curious lesson in misattribution as it was never Timur's property —nor even a ruby, it being a spinel. It was owned by the 17th century Mughal Emperors

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beautifully designed golden casket was presented to his Excellency Salar Jung in 1876by the City Corporation of London. It is studded with semi precious stones and has images of Queen Victoria and King Albert.salar jungmuseum,hyderabad,india

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beautifully designed golden casket was presented to his Excellency Salar Jung in 1876by the City Corporation of London. It is studded with semi precious stones and has images of Queen Victoria and King Albert.salar jungmuseum,hyderabad,india

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One of the most important Irish religious artefacts is a bell reputed to have belonged to St. Patrick. Around 1100, a shrine was made for the bell, beautifully decorated to represent the bell’s importance.

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One of the most important Irish religious artefacts is a bell reputed to have belonged to St. Patrick. Around 1100, a shrine was made for the bell, beautifully decorated to represent the bell’s importance.

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A 115 cm long sword excavated from the crypt of Wat Ratchaburana in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The sword, which probably dates to the reign of King Intharacha , features a double-edged iron blade, a hilt made of gold and quartz crystal, and a golden sheath decorated with gems

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A 115 cm long sword excavated from the crypt of Wat Ratchaburana in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The sword, which probably dates to the reign of King Intharacha , features a double-edged iron blade, a hilt made of gold and quartz crystal, and a golden sheath decorated with gems

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For the first time, Greece, Iran and Egypt have issued a joint statement at the United Nations, calling on certain museums to repatriate all remaining "looted cultural property to their rightful owners."

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For the first time, Greece, Iran and Egypt have issued a joint statement at the United Nations, calling on certain museums to repatriate all remaining "looted cultural property to their rightful owners."

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One of the many enigmatic artifacts of Japan's distant past in Asuka village, this megalith has been carved with the face of a turtle. Both the time of construction and its purpose are unknown, and although several theories have been put forward, no conclusion has been reached

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One of the many enigmatic artifacts of Japan's distant past in Asuka village, this megalith has been carved with the face of a turtle. Both the time of construction and its purpose are unknown, and although several theories have been put forward, no conclusion has been reached

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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A remarkable 2,000-year-old Parthian statue, likely depicting a queen, has been seized by Iranian police while being smuggled. Experts are currently analyzing the statue to determine its exact date and identity, which is expected to provide significant historical insights.

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Waffle-maker made of wrought iron, engraved with various motifs, such as the sun surrounded by natural and human figures, and portraits of emperors alternating with two-handled amphora, 16th-17th century

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Waffle-maker made of wrought iron, engraved with various motifs, such as the sun surrounded by natural and human figures, and portraits of emperors alternating with two-handled amphora, 16th-17th century

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