VOICED : Exhiben en Ecuador coleccion de piezas prehispanicas repatriadas desde Alemania

Ecuador has successfully repatriated 536 pre-Hispanic artifacts from Germany, including statues, necklaces, and tools made of gold, stone, and ceramics. This return was facilitated by the heirs of Josef Rettinger, a German who lived in Ecuador. The legal status of the artifacts' initial removal is unclear, but Ecuador considers the international transport of archaeological goods a serious crime. Since 2010, Ecuador's Commission against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property has recovered over 13,000 cultural items.

What event did the Ecuadorian government recently present?

• A cultural festival

• The repatriation of 536 artifacts from Germany

• A new museum opening

• A new archaeological discovery

Which of the following materials were used to make the repatriated artifacts?

• Silver and fabric

• Iron and plastic

• Wood and glass

• Gold, stone, and ceramic

Who initiated the return of the artifact collection to Ecuador?

• A German museum

• An international organization

• Josef Rettinger's heirs

• The Ecuadorian government

What is the legal consequence in Ecuador for the illegal transport of archaeological goods?

• Confiscation of goods

• Prison sentence of 7 to 10 years

• Community service

• A fine of up to $10,000

What has the Commission of Ecuador achieved since its creation in 2010?

• Opened new museums

• Recovered over 13,000 cultural pieces

• Hosted international conferences

• Published research papers