Cambodian officials welcome back looted artefacts

Cambodian officials look at Khmer cultural artefacts (Sopheng Cheang/AP)

Cambodian officials have welcomed back more than six dozen centuries-old artefacts described as part of the country’s cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and instability.

At a ceremony attended by deputy prime minister Hun Many, the 74 items were unveiled at the National Museum in Phnom Penh after their repatriation from the United Kingdom.