Thursday, June 19, 2008

Culture: Jordan to return looted artifacts to Iraq

Jordan is to return to Iraq 2,466 artifacts looted from Iraqi museums and archeological sites in the past years, an official said on Wednesday.

Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Maha Khatib said that these artifacts, seized by Jordan Customs and security apparatus, would be handed back next Sunday to Iraq.

Khatib stressed Jordan's firm stance against whatever might harm the Iraqi historical and cultural identity by combating all smuggling attempts across the borders.
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