The Emperor Lucius Verus Statue and 4 columned sarcophagus fragments originating from the Ancient City of Perge, which were smuggled abroad in 1972, were brought to Turkey from the United States thanks to the ministry's initiatives. The artifacts brought were taken under protection at the Antalya Archeology Museum and opened to visitors with a ceremony. The works brought consist of 9 pieces. The works that started to be exhibited were announced as Lucius Verus Statue, Perge Antique Columned Sarcophagus, Phrygian Period Attis Statuette, Roman Era Apollon Statuette, Bronze Age Marble Type Idol, Düver Terracotta Slab.
Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, US Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake, Antalya Deputies Kemal Çelik, Mustafa Köse, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Antalya Representative Ambassador Deha Erpek, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Brigadier General Tarık Hekimoğlu, Provincial Police Director Orhan Çevik, Antalya Museum Director Mustafa Demirel, Antalya Promotion Foundation President Yeliz Gül Ege, Patara Excavations Head Prof. Dr. Havva Iskan was present.
