
Middle East: 3,000 years ago, it ruled the Middle East, now blown to pieces

South East Asia: NY antiquities dealer charged with selling stolen artefacts

Near East: The unlikely saviours of Libya's Roman remains

Heritage: Egypt receives ancient stolen limestone relief from UK

Southern Europe: J. Paul Getty Museum acquires rare first century carved gem

Italy: Mexico recovers 12 archaeological pieces from Italy

Iraq: UNESCO sends mission to assess extent of damage at Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq

Heritage: Important ancient Macedonian tomb in Thessaloniki open to public

Iraq: UN fears further looting of ancient Nimrud

Nepal: UNESCO starts excavations at two Nepal monuments

Russia: Crimea treasures must be returned to Ukraine: Dutch court

Heritage: Lost 'sensual' drawing by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci discovered in France

Heritage: 'Eternal Sites: From Bamiyan to Palmyra' at the Grand Palais, Paris

Southern Europe: Roman statue stolen from Mussolini is returning to Italy

Heritage: France opens new Lascaux prehistoric art cave replica

Heritage: Ancient Aiane opens to the public

Italy: Pompeii marvels on display after restoration

Heritage: Rare 1,500 year old Odin amulet found in Denmark

Italy: Riace Bronzes need more check-ups to prevent 'cancer'

Heritage: Two more of Kitora Tomb’s mythical murals regain full glory
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