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Saving Iraq’s Treasures
In overview, the respective article focuses on the efforts made by archaeologists to protect the traditional treasures of the nation of Iraq, in light of the events characterizing the country. Based on biblical and historical knowledge, the land of Iraq possesses significant marvels that establish it as one of the few countries with extensive and narrative-based sceneries. The third passage, which describes the efforts of curators to transfer 170000 pieces to vaults and storerooms, is particularly interesting. Accordingly, the passage illustrates the endeavors that the curators and related parties carried out in an attempt to ensure that the state retains its national treasures. Normally, various points of history reveal the difficulty of safeguarding national treasures, especially in events characterized by armed struggles and civil strife. During the reign of Adolf Hitler in Germany, valuable objects of adulation and artistry such as the Mona Lisa were confiscated by the Nazi due to the chaos that was evident especially in Eastern Europe at the time. Even though the treasures were discovered, such an event illustrates the extent to which political instability can impose a negative impact on a country’s artistic resources. In this respect, it seems as if Iraq’s curators are not prepared to experience such an event based on their attempt to secure the country’s national treasures. Even though it was possible to steal the artifacts especially after the onset of the American army in the nation, the pieces were still able to be recovered and be secured. However, the threat is not eliminated, with the way the state of Iraq is facing intense in-fighting and political instability, much needs to be done in order to ensure that the treasures it possesses are safe from trafficking and thievery.