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Centuries-old Buddha statue returned to Nepal temple

A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled on Friday, one of several artefacts returned from foreign museums and collectors in recent years.

Published May 1, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A centuries-old Buddha statue stolen from a Nepali temple was reinstalled in its original location on Friday. The return is one of several recent repatriations of artefacts from foreign museums and collectors back to Nepal.