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Mesopotamian treasures already on Ebay!

George Azariah-Moreno | 15.04.2003 15:04

It would appear that Mesopotamian artefacts are already making an appearance on online auctions! Disturbing...

Naturally, the source is not made clear.

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2522796894&category=355

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2522787650&category=355

George Azariah-Moreno
- e-mail: ucfugpa@ucl.ac.uk

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Not neccesarily from Iraq

15.04.2003 20:36

What makes you think that these are from Iraq? The seller appears to be reputable, having had much positive feedback (over 99% positive) from over 1200 buyers.

The second artice even says Syrian origin within the description.

Mesopotamian artefacts are not just in Iraq. For example the British Museum has many (from another time we invaded Iraq) although they wouldn't sell them.

All I am saying is that these could have come from a number of sources.

If you have any other evidince to show that this is of Iraqi origin then please make it clear.

James

James