VOICED : Costa Rica recupera acervo arqueologico decomisado en Venezuela

Costa Rica successfully recovered 196 archaeological pieces from a Venezuelan collector, marking a significant cultural restitution. The artifacts, dating from 300 to 1300 AD, include stone spheres, metals, and pottery, representing a wide chronological range. Seized between 2009 and 2014 from Harry Manil's private collection in Caracas, these unique pieces hold immense cultural value. They were transported by sea, arriving in Costa Rica on January 2nd, where they were received by the National Museum.

What makes the recovery of archaeological pieces by Costa Rica significant?

• The pieces were found in Costa Rica.

• It involved collaboration between two countries for cultural restitution.

• It is the first time Costa Rica has recovered artifacts.

• The artifacts were returned by a private collector.

What types of artifacts are included in the collection recovered by Costa Rica?

• Stone spheres and clay vessels

• Modern art pieces

• Paintings and sculptures

• Ancient manuscripts

From which time period do the recovered artifacts date?

• 100-200 AD

• 300-1300 AD

• 2000-2100 AD

• 1500-1600 AD

Who was the collector from whom the artifacts were seized?

• A Venezuelan historian

• A museum curator

• A Costa Rican archaeologist

• An Estonian collector named Harry Manil

How were the artifacts transported back to Costa Rica?

• By air

• By road

• By train

• By ship