Sarah Baartman, 'Hottentot Venus', Repatriated After 192 Years

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18 July 2026 at 7:17 am

Sarah Baartman, 'Hottentot Venus', Repatriated After 192 Years

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Summary

Sarah Baartman, known as the "Hottentot Venus," was exploited and exhibited in Europe during her lifetime. Her remains were studied by French scientists after her death, contributing to racial science narratives, and were finally repatriated to South Africa 192 years later.

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