A group of amateur ‘artefact detectives’ in Iraq are on a mission to return countless historical items taken from their country over the years.
looted artefacts
Latest in looted artefacts
Antiquities
Gallery: Egypt exhibits stolen ancient golden coffin in Cairo
Looted amidst the tumult of Egypt’s 2011 revolution, the golden coffin of priest Nedjemankh was unveiled on Tuesday in Cairo after its return from New York.
ancient statues
In pictures: Basra Museum unveils ‘looted’ artefacts
Over 2,000 artefacts, including about 100 that were looted and found abroad went on display in the Basra Museum, the second largest in Iraq.