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Sep 16 Blog

Archaeological Looting and the Destruction of Cultural Heritage

In the Middle East, archaeological looting and the deliberate destruction of archaeological sites and monuments are rampant. What, if anything, can be done?

Nov 23 Blog

3D Archaeology: Destroyed Monuments Resurrected

By: Marek Dospěl

An exhibition currently on display at the Roman Colosseum resurrects some of the recently demolished monuments in the Middle East and raises awareness about the continuing destruction.

Oct 24 Blog

Two D.C.-Area Archaeology Events

By: BAS Staff

Two D.C.-area archaeology events are being hosted by BAF and BASONOVA this October 2016.

Sep 4 Blog

Satellite Images Confirm ISIS Destruction of Temple of Bel and Other Monuments in Palmyra

By: Robin Ngo

New satellite images confirm that ISIS has almost completely destroyed the Temple of Bel in the Syrian city of Palmyra.

Aug 25 Blog

Report: Temple of Baal Shamin in Palmyra Blown Up by ISIS

By: Robin Ngo

The Islamic State has reportedly blown up the 2,000-year-old temple of Baal Shamin in the Syrian city of Palmyra.

Aug 19 Blog

ISIS Executes Antiquities Scholar in Syrian City of Palmyra

By: Robin Ngo

Militants of the Islamic State have executed antiquities scholar Khaled al-Asaad in Palmyra.

Jun 23 Blog

ISIS Plants Explosives in Ancient City of Palmyra

By: Robin Ngo

The Islamic State (known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh) laid mines and bombs around the ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria this past Sunday, a monitoring group reported.

May 20 Blog

ISIS Captures Syrian City of Palmyra

By: Robin Ngo

The historic city of Palmyra in Syria has fallen to the Islamic State, according to reports.

Feb 27 Blog

ISIS Destroys Antiquities in Mosul, Iraq

By: Robin Ngo

ISIS has released video footage documenting the destruction of antiquities in Mosul, Iraq.

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