Egypt has successfully recovered three ancient artefacts that were smuggled out of the country, including a mummified head from the Hellenistic period, a ceramic funerary figurine from the New Kingdom era (664-332 BC), and part of a wooden tomb inscribed with the goddess Isis (663-504 BC). These items were discovered in the Netherlands, where two of them were found for sale in an antiques shop. Dutch police and cultural heritage officials acted swiftly to retrieve the artefacts after confirming their illicit smuggling. Notably, a Dutch individual surrendered the mummified head, claiming it was inherited from a family member. The artefacts are believed to have been stolen through illegal excavation activities. Since 2014, Egypt has made significant strides in combating trafficking, recovering over 30,000 artefacts in its efforts to protect its cultural heritage. This recovery highlights the ongoing global challenge of repatriating stolen antiquities and the importance of international cooperation in preserving cultural artifacts. [bda5a726]