Cambodia returned 74 looted artifacts from the UK in 2026, marking a key step in reclaiming its cultural heritage.

In accordance with a 2020 agreement with the estate of the late British collector Douglas Latchford, who was charged with smuggling Cambodian artifacts, Cambodia has returned 74 stolen antiquities from the United Kingdom. From the pre-Angkorian era to the Angkorian Empire, the artifacts include bronze and sandstone sculptures, ritual items, and rare items such as a sandstone head of Brahma and a "divine couple" from the ninth century. The return, which took place on February 27, 2026, at a ceremony at Phnom Penh's National Museum, is regarded as a significant step toward recovering the country's cultural legacy and is representative of larger international initiatives to return stolen artifacts.