Indonesia Seeks Repatriation of Dubois Fossils

Netherlands repatriates 28,000 fossils to Indonesia. Fossils in Dutch custody for over 100 years. Indonesia requested repatriation in 2022 after 3-year review. Dubois discovered Homo erectus fossils in late 1800s. Commission ruled fossils not legally Dutch, taken by force. Return aims to heal history and continue research. Fossils to be displayed at Jakarta's National Museum
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