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Iraqi Treasures and Indigenous Artifacts | Winnipeg News
After Saddam’s fall, Iraq’s cultural treasures vanished into global black markets—ISIS even auctioned them off to fund war. The U.S. stepped in, seizing 17,000+ items thanks to international treaties, even forcing Hobby Lobby to pay millions. Meanwhile, Swiss collector Vincent Escriba hoards 3,500+ Indigenous artifacts since the 70s, now seeking to sell them for $14M to First Nations. Leaders recognize their sacred value, rallying to raise $20M to reclaim them. This exposes a global gap: while nations scramble to recover heritage, Indigenous communities often lack legal backing to protect…
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