Baghdad, 2008 June 10, IRNA
Iraqi national department for antiquities took delivery of 11 ancient ceremonial seals that were looted after the US-led invasion of the country in 2003.
Originally from the national museum, the artifacts, some of which date from 3,000BC, were seized by US customs officials in the city of Philadelphia.
The circumstances of their discovery have not been made public.
Iraq has previously blamed the looting of thousands of artifacts on organised smugglers and occupying foreign troops.
The country has been carrying out a worldwide campaign to get the objects back.
In April, 700 stolen pieces - including gold coins and jewelry - were seized by customs officials in Syria and returned to Iraq.
Officials say a further 1,600 items are awaiting return from Jordan.
The 11 seals returned on Monday are made from agate and alabaster, and important figures would have used them to affix their personal stamps to documents.
Baghdad, 2008 June 10, IRNA
Iraqi national department for antiquities took delivery of 11 ancient ceremonial seals that were looted after the US-led invasion of the country in 2003.
Originally from the national museum, the artifacts, some of which date from 3,000BC, were seized by US customs officials in the city of Philadelphia.
The circumstances of their discovery have not been made public.
Iraq has previously blamed the looting of thousands of artifacts on organised smugglers and occupying foreign troops.
The country has been carrying out a worldwide campaign to get the objects back.
In April, 700 stolen pieces - including gold coins and jewelry - were seized by customs officials in Syria and returned to Iraq.
Officials say a further 1,600 items are awaiting return from Jordan.
The 11 seals returned on Monday are made from agate and alabaster, and important figures would have used them to affix their personal stamps to documents.
