France returns human skulls to Madagascar, 128 years after French massacre
Summary
France has given back to Madagascar three human skulls that were taken during the colonial period. One of the skulls is believed to belong to King Toera, a Madagascan king who was killed by French troops in 1897. The skulls were handed over at a ceremony at the French Ministry of Culture.Key Facts
- France returned three human skulls to Madagascar.
- One skull is thought to be that of Madagascan King Toera.
- The skulls were taken during France's colonization of Madagascar in 1897.
- The ceremony took place at the French Ministry of Culture.
- Scientists confirmed the skulls are from the Sakalava ethnic group.
- France has a law from 2023 to help return such artefacts.
- Madagascar gained its independence from France in 1960.
- There are plans to honor the skulls in Madagascar on the anniversary of King Toera's execution.
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