article_snippet: In Iraq, the Islamic State group has destroyed a number of shrines and ancient artifacts in order to eliminate what the Islamic State group view as heresy.
article_snippet: Lukman Faily, Iraq's ambassador to U.S. Immigration, said Mondaysends a message to Islamic State that Iraq and Iraq allies are committed to rebuilding the country and preserving the country cultural heritage.
article_snippet: Faily said the return of the looted items is 'a national project and we call upon all countries to help we in preserving this heritage which is not only valuable for Iraq but for all mankind.'
highlights_snippet: Lukman Faily, Iraq's ambassador to U.S. Immigration, said Monday's ceremony sends a message to Islamic State that Iraq and Iraq allies are committed to rebuilding the country and preserving the country cultural heritage .
  