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Iraq Exhibits Ancient Artifacts Returned by US and other Countries

Employees of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs check the recovered antiquities put on display at the ministry of foreign affairs in Baghdad, Iraq, 08 July 2024. EPA/AHMED JALIL
Employees of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs check the recovered antiquities put on display at the ministry of foreign affairs in Baghdad, Iraq, 08 July 2024. EPA/AHMED JALIL
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Iraq Exhibits Ancient Artifacts Returned by US and other Countries

Employees of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs check the recovered antiquities put on display at the ministry of foreign affairs in Baghdad, Iraq, 08 July 2024. EPA/AHMED JALIL
Employees of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs check the recovered antiquities put on display at the ministry of foreign affairs in Baghdad, Iraq, 08 July 2024. EPA/AHMED JALIL

Iraq on Monday exhibited several ancient artifacts that it said had been returned by the United States and other countries, long after they were looted and smuggled out following the 2003 US invasion.
Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the invasion, which was followed by widespread looting in the country that some historians regard as the cradle of civilization, Reuters said.
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein handed the recently recovered relics over to Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed al-Badrani at a ceremony in Baghdad.
Most of the artifacts on display at the foreign ministry headquarters were returned by the US after a visit by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to Washington in April, Badrani said.
He said other relics had been returned by other states, but gave no details.
Hussein said more "rare archeological collections" would be returned by Switzerland and Japan this month.

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Over 12,000 Artifacts at Saudi Arabia’s Jumum Museum Showcase Historic Cultural Heritage

Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum. SPA
Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum. SPA
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Over 12,000 Artifacts at Saudi Arabia’s Jumum Museum Showcase Historic Cultural Heritage

Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum. SPA
Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum. SPA

Nestled along the route connecting Makkah and Madinah lies the Jumum Museum, a treasure trove that houses over 12,000 artifacts that tell a story of the significant historical and archaeological landmarks of Jumum governorate.

All year round, the museum attracts visitors, including locals, residents, Hajj pilgrims, and Umrah performers, eager to explore the area's rich history, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum, highlighting the local heritage through its participation in national festivals and events, SPA said.

Visitors are treated to glimpses of ancient historical sites, particularly the bustling markets of the past, such as the historic Majanna and Dhi Al-Majaz markets. These spots once thrived as vital economic hubs, bringing life and commerce to the area long ago, it added.