Israel has returned two looted ancient Egyptian sarcophagus covers to Egypt.
Israel's Foreign Ministry returned the relics to Egypt's ambassador to Israel at a ceremony on Sunday. The ministry said their return was possible due to its "strengthening dialogue" with Egypt's embassy, AP reports.
Israel's Antiquities Authority says the colorful sarcophagus covers date back as early as the 16th and 10th centuries B.C.
Egyptian Ambassador Hazem Khairat said that Egypt "is looking forward to the return of the rest of smuggled antiquities found in Israel," according to a statement provided by Israel's Foreign Ministry.
