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Source: AP
Breaking News
July 9, 2009

Dutch gov't returns stolen antiquities to Iraq

The Dutch government has turned over dozens of antiquities stolen from Iraq to Baghdad's ambassador.

The 69 pieces include cylindrical stone seals older than 2000 B.C. and a terra-cotta relief depicting a bearded man praying.

Dutch Education, Culture and Science Minister Ronald Plasterk said Thursday the ancient artifacts were surrendered by Dutch traders after police informed them they were stolen.

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