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EntangledPear

Another cool find, courtesy of our old house. A coin from 1947, one year before the communist regime took over in Czechoslovakia. Looking at the close-up picture of the heads side, I'm beginning to think it shows Jánošík, the Slovak version of Robin Hood. I love finding these little pieces of history, however mundane.

Heads of an old coin, depicting a Slovak folk hero (a thief stealing from the rich and giving to the poor), with a hat and his typical braided hair. Next to the picture is the number 2, with no currency given.
Tails of a coin, with the state symbol in the middle - a lion with two tails and a crown, representing the Czech republic, with the Slovak double cross on a mountain peak on its chest. Around the edge there is the year 1947 and the name of the state - Republika Československá.
#coins#history#antiquities
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Pussy Galore's Emporium

"Asian Art Shines in London: Antique Treasures Steal the Spotlight!"

...#IndianMiniatures #IslamicTiles #Antiquities #OlympiaAuctions #ArtCollecting #CulturalHeritage #HistoricalArt #AncientArtifacts #ArtAuction #CollectorsCorner #ArtHistory #ArtMarket #ArtInvestment #ArtLovers #ArtCollectors Olympia Auctions in London is set to host a remarkable sale of Indian, Islamic, Himalayan, and South-East Asian Art, and Greek and Roman Antiquities on June 4, 2024. The auction…

pussygaloresemporium.com/asian

Pussy Galore's Emporium · "Asian Art Shines in London: Antique Treasures Steal the Spotlight!""Asian Art Shines in London: Antique Treasures Steal the Spotlight!"
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Susan Ville

A number of auction houses in Germany, Britain, the United States, the Netherlands, and other countries have announced auctions to sell a number of rare Yemeni #antiquities this December.

Abdullah Mohsen, a researcher interested in tracking and monitoring antiquities smuggled from #yemen, said, “The exhibits varied between tombstones, architectural elements, statues, bronzes, ornaments, and jewelry.”

📰 Report YNA 👇🏽

en.ypagency.net/343244

Yemen Press AgencyRare Yemeni antiquities up for auction in Germany, UK, US, NetherlandsSANAA, Dec. 10 (YPA) - A number of auction houses in Germany, Britain, the United States, the Netherlands, and other countries have announced auctions to sell a number of rare Yemeni antiquities this December.Abdullah Mohsen, a researcher interested
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65dBnoise

Elgin claimed he had a firman that gave him permission to take the sculptures. But…

"If a firman had ever existed, it would have been presented to the British Museum at the time of acquisition to affirm the marbles’ legitimacy. Instead, what we have is an Italian document claiming to be a translation"

Zeynep Boz, head of Turkey’s department for combating the illegal trafficking of antiquities.

ekathimerini.com/culture/12553

Cartoon about the meeting of UK's PM Keir Starmer with Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis appears on a sofa, missing his feet and hands, in a pose resembling one of the Parthenon Sculptures, while an exhausted Starmer cries: "0K Mr. Prime minister, I get it that you are raising the issue of the Parthenon Sculptures!‘" By Andreas Petroulakis - Kathimerini.gr 04.12.2024 Translated from the Greek original
#ParthenonSculptures#UK#BritishMuseum
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Ms. Que Banh

The Broader Push to Rewrite #History.

Israel's assault on #Palestinian #heritage goes beyond fabricated #archaeological narratives—it’s a #systematic effort to erase history and consolidate control. Here are more key aspects of the campaign:

#Looting of #WestBank #Antiquities :

For decades, #Israel has #exploited the occupied territories' rich archaeological sites, #smuggling thousands of #artifacts to build its #colonial narrative. The new bill seeks to #institutionalize this #theft, granting #extremist officials unchecked authority over excavation and #HeritagePreservation in Palestinian areas.

The Role of the Israeli Antiquities Authority:

Under the guise of #AcademicResearch, the #IsraeliAntiquitiesAuthority frequently removes artifacts from the West Bank, exhibiting them in Israeli #museums without acknowledging their Palestinian origins. This process not only strips Palestinians of their #cultural history but also bolsters Israel’s claim to the land.

Settler-Led Excavations:

Settler organizations like #Elad are at the forefront of #illegal excavations, particularly in East #Jerusalem. These digs disrupt Palestinian neighborhoods, displace families, and create #tourist sites glorifying biblical narratives while erasing the #multicultural history of the region.

Linking Settlements to #BiblicalClaims:

Israeli settlement expansion is increasingly tied to archaeological claims. By declaring areas with supposed biblical significance, such as #Hebron or #Shiloh as part of #Jewish heritage, the #llegalOccupation justifies #annexation and denies Palestinians access to their land.

The International Fallout:

Despite warnings from Israeli #archaeologists and global institutions, the government continues its #unilateral moves. If the bill passes, Israel risks severe isolation, as #CulturalTheft violates international conventions, including #UNESCO protection of #CulturalHeritage during conflicts.

These moves are not just an assault on history—they are an extension of the colonial project, reshaping the narrative to legitimize an occupation that erases Palestinian identity. The stakes go beyond antiquities; they encompass the right of a people to their past, present, and future.

Full article by Alaa Al-Lami:
al-akhbar.com/Culture_People/3

#FreePalestine
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#IsraelWarCrimes
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#ArmsEmbargoOnIsrael
#USAFundsGenocide
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