01:30 | Canberra (Australia), May. 28.
A total of five assets belonging to Peru's Cultural Heritage of the Nation were returned to the
Peruvian Embassy in Australia, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in the efforts by Peru and Australia to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural assets and promote the protection of historical heritage worldwide.
Chuquibamba, Nazca, and Sican
The recovered items include three Chuquibamba ceramic plaques (Arequipa region), a Nazca ceramic vessel (Ica region), and a silver ceremonial cup from the Sican culture (Lambayeque region).
These pieces reflect the diversity and historical richness of Peru's pre-Inca civilizations.
During her remarks, Templeman highlighted the importance of the returned pieces.
Likewise, she reaffirmed her country's commitment to the recovery and protection of assets illegally removed from their places of origin.
The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Australian government's Latin America Division, ambassadors and delegates from the Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC), as well as representatives of the Embassies of Egypt, Greece, and China in their capacity as members of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations.
The event took place on May 15.
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Published: 5/28/2026