Iraq National Museum reopens (33 images)

An artifact is displayed at the Iraqi National Museum after its reopening in Baghdad on February 25, 2009. Iraq partially reopened its National Museum, once a trove of artifacts dating back to the dawn of civilization, but was looted during the chaos following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)

People visit the Iraqi National Museum after its reopening in Baghdad on February 25, 2009. Iraq partially reopened its National Museum, once a trove of artifacts dating back to the dawn of civilization, but was looted during the chaos following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)

Artifacts are displayed inside the Iraqi National Museum after its reopening in Baghdad on February 25, 2009. Iraq partially reopened its National Museum, once a trove of artifacts dating back to the dawn of civilization, but was looted during the chaos following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)

An artifact is displayed at the Iraqi National Museum after its reopening in Baghdad on February 25, 2009. Iraq partially reopened its National Museum, once a trove of artifacts dating back to the dawn of civilization, but was looted during the chaos following the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)