Some religious objects, including a cross, were also taken from the site.

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More than 270, 000 artefacts (Chinese ceramics, religious objects, jewellery, gold coins, pottery etc) were salvaged from the wreck, giving the discovery exceptional historical value.

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In the interest of collectors and in response to the high quotes on the art market, in particular Western market, of religious objects (paintings, sculptures, architectural elements, silver and various objects of piety), UNESCO organized a training session for legal and operational matters on the specific theme of the protection of religious heritage, which has been the target of a significant looting in recent years.

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Consider that almost none of the religious, courtly, and domestic objects in the Met wing were created for exhibition.

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The Khmer people have continued using this artistic legacy for the ornamentation of everyday objects, houses, monuments, in addition to public and religious buildings.

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Ministers will only get involved in certain circumstances, for example if another council objects, if a shake-up affects a sixth form or where religious schools are involved.

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They were convicted under a section of the Penal Code which outlaws deeds intended to wound or insult "the religious feelings of any class of persons" through acts committed in, upon or near sacred objects or places of worship.

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