The Treasures Of Baghdad Miraculously Reappear In Iraq In July, 2003.

IRAQ - JULY 01: The treasures of Baghdad miraculously reappear in Iraq in July, 2003 - Discovery in 1988 - 1989 by Dr. Muzahim Mahmoud under the private apartments of the palace of Assurnasirpal II (9th century BC) in Nimrud. (Stored in the safe of the Central Bank of Iraq, on display from July 3, 2003 from 10:00 am to noon). Crown discovered inside the third burial place (number 57). Solid gold (24/25 karats) from the mines of Upper Egypt and lapis lazuli from Afghanistan (from the Badakhshan mines). Bears an inscription: The daughter of the Mayor of the Palace, queen of the Palace, Melliso Mukhanashat Niniva, wife to King Assurnazirpal II. - Upper part of headdress bears grape leaf motif. - Head band area is adorned by two winged angels, symbols of death. - Frontal zone is decorated with pomegranate fruit and blossoms in lapis lazuli. Total weight: 1,003.2 grams, diameter: 24 cm, height: 16 cm. (Photo by Marc DEVILLE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)