A man takes a photo of the white marble statue representing a woman leaning on a large cross located to his right, early 20th century at heritage exhibition entitled 'Our heritage is an inestimable wealth' in Tunis, Tunisia, 18 February 2022. 374 exhibited artifacts dating from ancient eras and civilizations, which Tunisia has managed to recover and seize these last years. These artifacts were selected from more than 40,000 pieces that were recovered and seized as part of the efforts of the National Heritage Institute in Tunisia between 2012 and 2019. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
A man takes a photo of the white marble statue representing a woman leaning on a large cross located to his right, early 20th century at heritage exhibition entitled 'Our heritage is an inestimable wealth' in Tunis, Tunisia, 18 February 2022. 374 exhibited artifacts dating from ancient eras and civilizations, which Tunisia has managed to recover and seize these last years. These artifacts were selected from more than 40,000 pieces that were recovered and seized as part of the efforts of the National Heritage Institute in Tunisia between 2012 and 2019. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
The 374 artefacts on show are from ancient eras and civilisations.
The 374 artefacts on show are from ancient eras and civilisations.
These artifacts were selected from more than 40,000 pieces that were recovered and seized as part of the efforts of the National Heritage Institute in Tunisia between 2012 and 2019.
These artifacts were selected from more than 40,000 pieces that were recovered and seized as part of the efforts of the National Heritage Institute in Tunisia between 2012 and 2019.
The National Heritage Institute is tasked with protecting and recording the country's artefacts.
The National Heritage Institute is tasked with protecting and recording the country's artefacts.
In 2017, the Tunisian authorities seized a rare 15th-century Torah scroll they thought was being smuggled into Europe.
In 2017, the Tunisian authorities seized a rare 15th-century Torah scroll they thought was being smuggled into Europe.
Hebrew inscriptions in limestones, dating from the 18th century, are displayed at the exhibition.
Hebrew inscriptions in limestones, dating from the 18th century, are displayed at the exhibition.
A white marble bust representing a young woman from the colonial era, left, is displayed at the exhibition.
A white marble bust representing a young woman from the colonial era, left, is displayed at the exhibition.
A visitor looks at ancient artefacts.
A visitor looks at ancient artefacts.

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Recovered artefacts on display in Tunisia - in pictures

Items featured in exhibition were chosen from more than 40,000 pieces that were seized between 2012 and 2019

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February 19, 2022

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