The Plunder of Syria: Syria’s greatest archaeological losses came after IS

A new study reveals how Syria’s antiquities became a currency of war, as widespread looting devastated archaeological sites and the country now seeks to reclaim its heritage through reconstruction. The post The Plunder of Syria: Syria’s greatest archaeological losses came after IS appeared first on Syria Direct.

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