US returns more than 17,000 looted artefacts to Iraq

The United States has returned more than 17,000 looted treasures to Iraq, dating back four thousand years.
Most of the ancient artefacts were stolen after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
But archaeologists say several other pieces of Iraq's archaeological heritage are still missing.
The return follows the Iraqi prime minister's visit to Washington, DC last week.
Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Abdelwahed reports from Baghdad.

[charzemc]

You can bet there is a whole lot more artifacts that they kept.

[fortytwo]

Wouldn’t be surprised if they’re all replicas

[kasbms]

US invaded Iraq for nuclear weapon..but brought back the iraq national treasures..disgusting!

[TheGloriousLobsterEmperor]

It is good to see these artefacts returned to their rightful place, free now for the Iraqis to enjoy.

[COLOMBIADOBLEZERO]

This is so sad💔 how much history lost to war

[مصطفىعدنان-تت]

This is good, but who will restore the lives of the 600, 000 dead in the Iraq war,
And who will return the 800 billion dollars stolen from the oil money, and who will return the tons of gold stolen by the
us army

[FlaviusTheGrumpyCat]

Does this mean Hobby Lobby will finally be held accountable for trading in stolen artifacts? XD

[maximuseuropa]

Hopefully Iraq will care for them better in the future. Keep them safe.

[holynimrod]

This is a perfect example of History Belonging to the Victor

[KingsKeep]

The fact that it was returned is what amazes me…..is this a power play for something else 🤔

[absorbnatureexploringkashm]

Britain : What are they taking about, i dont know!!

[Rashad-dnvu]

they have returned what they wanted to give back, what about those that they decided not to give back! surely they will keep the most valuable and important ones

[northcaucasian]

They have stolen more then 190.000 artifacts and books. Iraq, it's your history, your origin, how could you not protect them.

[wawasan]

Thanks so much for all of you helping for those items as the World heritages, not only for W d y think?

[exquisiteevagrywalsky]

Now where are the other thousands tablets missing?

[donikajorgo]

Very good.. How about Greek art ancient in England?

[tajuolaniyi]

When are they going to pay for this crime

[nusaibahibraheem]

Hopefully all will be recovered by those thieves

[carolrocky]

I'm ashamed to be an American Mobsters had the old regime. OST & ICC take a peice of the heartland

[muhammedriaz]

Occupiers thieves, shameful people…will pay a price one day for sure?