Looted Cultural Objects Recovered in Iraq

ByRick St. Hilaire May 26, 2010May 2, 2023

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty today reports that Iraqi authorities seized ten ancient gold coins along with two paintings during a sting operation that broke up an antiquities smuggling ring.

http://www.rferl.org/content/Iraq_Says_Antiquities_Ring_Busted/2053617.html

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Thai Cultural Property Case Edges Closer to Settlement

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Responses to the Destruction of Heritage in Egypt

ByRick St. Hilaire August 21, 2013April 27, 2023

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AAMD | looted antiquities | UNESCO Convention (1970)

The 1970 Rule and the AAMD Guidelines

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Italy | looted antiquities

Operation Andromeda – Carabinieri Cultural Heritage Protection Command Press Release

ByRick St. Hilaire July 17, 2010May 2, 2023

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Egypt | looted antiquities

Archaeological Looting Crisis in Egypt

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Assyria | forfeiture actions | Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) | Iraq

Seized Assyrian Head Named in Forfeiture Complaint – Smuggling Allegations Raised

ByRick St. Hilaire July 24, 2013April 27, 2023

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