Lamia is not only an expert in the field of Mesopotamia but she was also an advisor at the Iraq Museum right after the 2003 invasion and continues to be very involved in issues with the heritage of Iraq.

Lamia’s talk will explore the effect of the US/UK occupation on Iraq’s heritage, drawing on her experience as a member of the Iraqi Reconstruction and Development Council.

Biography

Lamia worked as an advisor to the Baghdad Museum right after the 2003 invasion and continues to be very involved in issues concerning the heritage of Iraq. She is a long standing advisor and honorary member of British Institute of Iraqi Studies.

Lamia has published extensively on many aspects of Mesopotamian archaeology and history. She is has been widely interviewed concerning the current Iraqi heritage crisis and is well know for her efforts to preserve Iraqi heritage.