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 A row over Cuneiform [1]

An ancient artefact is at the centre of a diplomatic row between Iran and the UK. Iran’s national museum has threatened to cut all ties with the British Museum to protest a decision to delay the loan of an ancient Persian treasure. The Cyrus Cylinder dates back to the 6th Century BC and is regarded as the world’s first declaration of rights.

Publication Date: 
15/03/2010
Down to Earth [2]
Mar 15, 2010
Tags:
United Kingdom (UK) [3], Iran [4], Society And History [5], UNESCO [6]
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