Iraq displays ancient relics recovered from 'Islamic State'

Artefacts recovered by US Special Forces during a raid targeting so-called 'Islamic State' in Syria have been put on display at the Baghdad National Museum.

Artefacts recovered by US Special Forces during a raid targeting so-called 'Islamic State' in Syria have been put on display at the Baghdad National Museum.

Many of the relics, including ancient coins and royal seals used by kings in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, disappeared at different times dating back to the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.

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