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The Loot Museum tracks stolen art in collections around the world and the status of plans to return them. Inspired by the true story of Douglas Latchford and the greatest art heist in history – the looting of Cambodia’s entire cultural heritage. An initiative by Project Brazen and the Dynamite Doug podcast.

Country of Origin: Greece
Museum: The British Museum

The Elgin Marbles

Country of Origin: Cambodia
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harihara

Country of Origin: Egypt
Museum: The British Museum

The Rosetta Stone

Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Museum: Victoria & Albert Museum

Ornate Gold Crown from Maqdala

Country of Origin: Egypt
Museum: Ägyptisches Museum, Neues Museum Berlin

The Bust of Nefertiti

Country of Origin: Cameroon
Museum: The Dapper Foundation, Paris; various

The Bangwa Queen

Country of Origin: Italy
Museum: The Louvre

The Wedding Feast at Cana (1563)

Country of Origin: India
Museum: Tower of London

Koh-i-Noor Diamond

Country of Origin: India
Museum: Victoria & Albert Museum

Tippoo's Tiger

Country of Origin: Easter Island
Museum: The British Museum

Hoa Hakananai'a

Country of Origin: Nigeria
Museum: The British Museum; various

Benin Bronzes

Country of Origin: Egypt
Museum: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Bust of Prince Ankhhaf

Country of Origin: Turkey
Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bubon Bronzes

Country of Origin: Thailand
Museum: Asian Art Museum SF; Norton Simon; The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thai Antiquities

Country of Origin: Thailand
Museum: Denver Art Museum; The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Prakhon Chai Hoard