On September 7th, the USA returned to Iraq 100s of historic objects that had "found their way" to America over the last 10 years, including a headless statue of King Enmetena of Lagash, looted from Baghdad Museum in 2003 and returned to the Iraqi ambassador in 2006
For the full story, go to the History News Network (HNN) website
To read more about King Enmetena and diplomacy in the ancient Near East, try Amanda Podany's book "Brotherhood of kings : how international relations shaped the ancient Near East" at QB327 / 733075
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