ISTANBUL In a significant stride against cultural property smuggling, Türkiye successfully repatriated 45 historical artifacts from abroad this year, reaffirming its commitment to preserving its rich heritage . Zeynep Boz, the head of the Anti-Smuggling Department at the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums of the Culture and Tourism Ministry, stated that these repatriations in 2024 enriched Türkiye's cultural property collection. Boz emphasized that a significant collection of