Looting History, Robbing The Cradle: The Looting Of The Iraq Museum

Season 1, Episode 1

As Baghdad fell to US forces in 2003,15,000 priceless antiquities were stolen from the Iraq Museum. Learn about the efforts to catch the culprits.

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As Baghdad fell to US forces in 2003,15,000 priceless antiquities were stolen from the Iraq Museum. Learn about the efforts to catch the culprits.
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Seasons1
StudioSky History