Mesopotamia
Antiquitiesnews
Two trunkloads of fake Iraqi antiquities seized by UK customs
The international market is now “absolutely awash” with forgeries, says British Museum curator who examined the hoard
Obituariesnews
Obituary: Lamia al-Gailani, the archaeologist who brought new life to the looted Basrah museum
She was a key figure in the post-war re-establishment of Iraq’s antiquities museums
Exhibitionspreview
Assyrian warrior king Ashurbanipal rides into London with treasures in tow
Exhibition at the British Museum includes carved ivories and a recreation of his huge library of cuneiform tablets
War & Conflictarchive
Mesopotamian art from University of Pennsylvania continues US tour
Highlights from the university's museum on show in 'Treasures from the royal tombs of Ur'