12 Turkish Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaics
Description:
In 2018, the Bowling Green State University signed an agreement with the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry to return the 12 mosaic pieces. These 12 stolen pieces form a famous Zeugma mosaic (known as "Gypsy Girl") and currently reside in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in the province of Gaziantep.
Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 1960 (approximate)
Year Claim Resolved: 2018
Means of Resolution: Coordinated action by Complainant & Respondent Governments
Complainant Name: Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry
Complainant Nation: Turkey
Complainant Nation Economy: Developing
Complainant Type: Public: Government
Respondent Name: Bowling Green State University
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Public: Institution
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Edited by Keli Fisher