UNESCO's Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects Launches
2025-09-20
UNESCO launched its Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects, a global platform utilizing 3D modeling and VR to reconstruct and showcase stolen artifacts. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré and funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with INTERPOL, the museum not only displays stolen objects but also provides educational content and testimonies from affected communities. A dedicated room highlights successful restitution cases, promoting awareness and international cooperation against looting and trafficking of cultural property.