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On October 15, an architectural stone fragment from the Middle Byzantine period was repatriated to Greece from Mainz, Germany. Measuring 0.15m in height and adorned with a spiraling vine design, the artifact originates from Acrocorinth and reflects its rich architectural heritage. The return process began in spring 2022 when a German citizen inherited the fragment and contacted the Greek General Consulate in Frankfurt. This repatriation is part of a broader trend of cultural property returns, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of preserving and returning artifacts to their countries of origin. The fragment will be handed over to the Corinthian Antiquities Ephorate.

Repatriation of Middle Byzantine Architectural Fragment to Greece

On October 15, an architectural stone fragment from the Middle Byzantine period was repatriated to Greece from Mainz, Germany. Measuring 0.15m in height and adorned with a spiraling vine design, the artifact originates from Acrocorinth and reflects its rich architectural heritage. The return process began in spring 2022 when a German citizen inherited the fragment and contacted the Greek General Consulate in Frankfurt. This repatriation is part of a broader trend of cultural property returns, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of preserving and returning artifacts to their countries of origin. The fragment will be handed over to the Corinthian Antiquities Ephorate.