Northwest Syria: Illicit Excavations of Antiquities in an Ancient Synagogue

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Archeologists Discover Mosaic of Hercules and Neptune's 40 Mistresses in War-Torn Syria

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Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft

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Syrian authorities prevent smuggling of archaeological pieces

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Reconstructing the nation, one dome at a time

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Archaeologists restore ancient Palmyra artifacts

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How Islamic State's destruction of ancient Palmyra played out on Arabic-language Twitter – new study

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Syria Accuses International Forces of 'Illegal' Archaeological Digs

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Forced to Close by Civil War, the National Museum of Damascus Re-Opens Its Doors

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Syrian antiquities go on display, a reminder of widespread looting during war

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Mending scars through heritage: Geologist who fought IS helps save Mosul's antiquities

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Ancient city of Palmyra, which was almost destroyed by ISIS jihadis, could re-open to tourists next year after restorations

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Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

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Volunteers Lead Restoration Efforts of Historical Venues in Raqqa

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Syrian archaeologists begin restoring Palmyra artefacts destroyed by Isil

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The Arc/k Project: Building a virtual archive to keep the Palmyras of this world alive

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World heritage in Syria and Libya agonising under the world's idle eyes

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Syria: 'We received money for documentation but not restoration'

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Syria Says Saint Maron's Tomb 'Destroyed' in Turkish Raids

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Syria Accuses Israel of Removing Jewish Artifacts from Damascus Temple

Daniel J. Roth (2018). Syria Accuses Israel of Removing Jewish Artifacts from Damascus Temple. Jerusalem Post. 22 March.

Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'

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Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats

Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.

ISIS Threatened Ancient Art. 3-D Printing Will Save It.

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500-year-old Syrian rug seized in anti-smuggling op in Ankara

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How Antiquities Have Been Weaponized in the Struggle to Preserve Culture

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Palmyra ruins 'stolen and destroyed' by IS – Director of Palmyra Museum

Leith Fadel (2017). Palmyra ruins 'stolen and destroyed' by IS – Director of Palmyra Museum. Al Masdar News. 9 November.

Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites

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Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce

Vincent Noce (2017). Islamic State's looting of antiquities is rising but hard facts remain scarce. The Art Newspaper. 19 October.

Ancient Statue Damaged by ISIS Resurrected in Damascus

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Palmyra statue damaged by militants goes on display in Damascus

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Cultural guardians

Bina Shah (2017). Cultural guardians. Dawn. 24 September.

New pictures show the destruction of Palmyra

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Syrians Launch Campaign to Return Antiquities Stolen in Ongoing War

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Aleppo's Old City can be rebuilt, UNESCO official says

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Antiquities experts call for war on Isis looting in Syria and Iraq

Bel Trew (2017). Antiquities experts call for war on Isis looting in Syria and Iraq. The Sunday Times. 2 August.

ISIS Destruction of Ancient Sites Hist Mostly Muslim Targets

Kristin Romey (2017). ISIS Destruction of Ancient Sites Hist Mostly Muslim Targets. National Geographic. 2 August.

Hands Off the Antiquities

Alex Joffe (2017). Hands Off the Antiquities. The America Interest. 15 July.

Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army

Leith Fadel (2017). Palmyra artifacts recovered by Syrian Army. AMN News. 14 July.

Digitally Reconstructing The Faces Of Ancient Palmyra

Sarah Bond (2017). Digitally Reconstructing The Faces Of Ancient Palmyra. Forbes. 5 July.

Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra

SANA (2017). Syrian authorities seize four funeral busts in ISIS former centers in Palmyra. ABNA. 1 July.

ISIS militants battered Syria's ancient Palmyra, but signs of splendor still stand

Patrick J. McDonnell (2017). ISIS militants battered Syria's ancient Palmyra, but signs of splendor still stand. Los Angeles Times. 2 June.

Prominent Art Family Entangled in ISIS Antiquities-Looting Investigations

Benoit Foucon (2017). Prominent Art Family Entangled in ISIS Antiquities-Looting Investigations. The Wall Street Journal. 31 May.

National Museum to help Syria restore ancient artefacts

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At least 89 stolen artifacts returned to Syria: director

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Damascus Museum shows ancient treasures rescued from war

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Professor uses satellites to study damage to Iraq, Syria ruins

Gabrielle Russon (2017). Professor uses satellites to study damage to Iraq, Syria ruins. Phys.org. 4 April.

Culture on the frontline: Penn Museum shows artefacts curators are fighting to save in Syria and Iraq

Julia Halperin (2017). Culture on the frontline: Penn Museum shows artefacts curators are fighting to save in Syria and Iraq. The Art Newspaper. 3 April.

Saving Syria's heritage: Archaeologists discover invisible solution

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Donors urged to guard heritage threatened by war, extremism

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Art Trafficking

Tania Rakhmanova (2017). Art Trafficking. Al Jazeera. 17 March.

Nueve obras de arte confiscadas de Siria, Yemen y Libia se exponen en Suiza

Nine artworks from Syria, Yemen, and Libya exhibited in Switzerland

EFE (2017). Nueve obras de arte confiscadas de Siria, Yemen y Libia se exponen en Suiza. El Diario. 14 March.

A Shelter for Art Caught in the Crossfire

Claudia Barbieri (2017). A Shelter for Art Caught in the Crossfire. The New York Times. 11 March.

Less damage to ancient Palmyra than feared, Syrian antiquities chief says

Reuters (2017). Less damage to ancient Palmyra than feared, Syrian antiquities chief says. Reuters. 3 March.

Palmyra: Syrian forces 'completely retake' IS-held town

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The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

Matteo Fagotto (2017). The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS. The Atlantic. 23 February.

Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana

Fatih Karacali (2017). Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 February.

The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says

Rick Noack (2017). The Islamic State's 'business model' is failing, study says. The Washington Post. 17 February.

The Ancient Syrian City ISIS Is Destroying, Preserved Online

Jason Farago (2017). The Ancient Syrian City ISIS Is Destroying, Preserved Online. The New York Times. 15 February.

Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra

ANSA (2017). Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra Italy restoring damaged art from Palmyra. ANSA. 7 February.

Looted Syrian antiquities for sale in Denmark: police

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The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Patrick Sawer (2017). The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The Telegraph. 21 January.

ISIS Destroys Ancient Theater, Tetrapylon In Palmyra, Syria Says

Camila Domonoske (2017). ISIS Destroys Ancient Theater, Tetrapylon In Palmyra, Syria Says. NPR. 20 January.

Syria: Islamic State group 'kills 12' in Palmyra

BBC News (2017). Syria: Islamic State group 'kills 12' in Palmyra. BBC News. 19 January.

Lebanon first to return looted Syria artifacts

Federica Marsi (2017). Lebanon first to return looted Syria artifacts. The Daily Star. 16 January.

Syria monuments damage 'akin to looting Welsh castles'

BBC News (2017). Syria monuments damage 'akin to looting Welsh castles'. BBC News. 3 January.

After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming

Nibih Bulous (2016). After Islamic State institutionalized looting in Syria, the market for fake antiquities is booming. Los Angeles Times. 31 December.

U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State

Yeganeh Torbati (2016). U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State. Reuters. 15 December.

Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city

BBC News (2016). Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city. BBC News. 11 December.

How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'

Syria Direct (2016). How the antiquities black market thrives on Syria: 'We have the collapse of state institutions and the society holding them all together'. Syria Direct. 8 December.

Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'

Rami al-Khattib (2016). Artifact trafficking and the battle to stop it: 'It's open season'. Syria Direct. 8 December.

Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra

Associated Press (2016). Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra. The Daily Mail. 2 December.

Does Aleppo prove that we westerners should keep the world's antiquities?

Robert Fisk (2016). Does Aleppo prove that we westerners should keep the world's antiquities?. The Independent. 1 December.

Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS

Carey Lodge (2016). Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS. Christian Today. 29 November.

How NGOs are helping preserve Syria's heritage

Florence Massena (2016). How NGOs are helping preserve Syria's heritage. Al Monitor. 13 November.

'We've hidden our treasures from Isil, only a handful know the secret location', says Syria's antiquities chief

Josie Ensor (2016). 'We've hidden our treasures from Isil, only a handful know the secret location', says Syria's antiquities chief. The Telegraph. 12 November.

Some looted Idlib National Museum artifacts resurface, fate of others a mystery amidst 'thriving black market trade'

Noura Hourani (2016). Some looted Idlib National Museum artifacts resurface, fate of others a mystery amidst 'thriving black market trade'. Syria Direct. 18 October.

UNESCO-backed exhibit in Rome features 3 destroyed treasures

Associated Press (2016). UNESCO-backed exhibit in Rome features 3 destroyed treasures. The Daily Mail. 6 October.

Bull of Nimrud destroyed by Isis to be recreated in Rome

Stephanie Kirchgaessner (2016). Bull of Nimrud destroyed by Isis to be recreated in Rome. The Guardian. 6 October.

Exclusive: Under the Russians' noses, looters continue to plunder treasures of Palmyra

Magdy Samaan (2016). Exclusive: Under the Russians' noses, looters continue to plunder treasures of Palmyra. The Telegraph. 3 October.

A guardian of Syria's imperiled cultural heritage

Giota Mirtsioti (2016). A guardian of Syria's imperiled cultural heritage. eKathimerini. 29 September.

Why the Terrorist Who Destroyed Palmyra Won't Face Justice

Russell Goldman (2016). Why the Terrorist Who Destroyed Palmyra Won't Face Justice. The New York Times. 29 September.

Slick Replica of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch Arrives in New York, Prompting Questions

Claire Voon (2016). Slick Replica of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch Arrives in New York, Prompting Questions. Hyperallergic. 20 September.

Looting? $283 Million Flow of Artifacts to US Revealed

Owen Jarus (2016). Looting? $283 Million Flow of Artifacts to US Revealed. Live Science. 19 September.

Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage

Kirsteen Paterson (2016). Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage. The National. 9 September.

Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war

Patrick Cockburn (2016). Fake antiquities flood out of Syria as smugglers fail to steal masterpieces amid the chaos of war. The Independent. 6 September.

Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State

Nick Miller (2016). Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State. The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 September.

Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war

Phyllis Stephen (2016). Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war. The Edinburgh Reporter. 28 August.

Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says

Tim Cornwell (2016). Almost 70%of smuggled objects seized in Syria and Lebanon are fakes, antiquities chief says. The Art Newspaper. 24 August.

Smithsonian, other agencies protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria

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US places import restrictions to protect Syrian artifacts

AFP (2016). US places import restrictions to protect Syrian artifacts. The Daily Mail. 17 August.

GAO: Art world wants US to better protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria

Rebecca Kheel (2016). GAO: Art world wants US to better protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria. The Hill. 15 August.

80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild

Syria Direct (2016). 80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild. Syria Direct. 4 August.

IS destruction too extensive to restore Temple of Bel in Syria's Palmyra

Reuters (2016). IS destruction too extensive to restore Temple of Bel in Syria's Palmyra. Reuters. 23 July.

UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger

UN News Centre (2016). UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger. UN News Centre. 14 July.

Syria, Colonialism, and the Yale Art Gallery

Olivia Paschal (2016). Syria, Colonialism, and the Yale Art Gallery. The Politic. 8 July.

The politics and poetry of restoring war ruins

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Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'

Alaa Nassar (2016). Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'. Syria Direct. 2 June.

Syrian troops looting ancient city Palmyra, says archaeologist

AFP (2016). Syrian troops looting ancient city Palmyra, says archaeologist. The Guardian. 1 June.

How much money is ISIS actually making from looted art?

Fiona Rose-Greenland (2016). How much money is ISIS actually making from looted art?. The Conversation. 31 May.

While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction

Ross Burns (2016). While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction. Apollo. 20 May.

Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history

Lizzie Porter (2016). Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history. Middle East Eye. 20 May.

Red list prepared for Syrian artifacts

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). Red list prepared for Syrian artifacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 May.

Russia builds military camp near ancient site in Palmyra

Associated Press (2016). Russia builds military camp near ancient site in Palmyra. The Daily Mail. 17 May.

Russia and Syria Use Palmyra as a Stage for Political Theater

Jennifer MacKenzie (2016). Russia and Syria Use Palmyra as a Stage for Political Theater. Hyperallergic. 13 May.

Syrian Antiquities Import Restrictions Are Law, But Will They Work?

Owen Jarus (2016). Syrian Antiquities Import Restrictions Are Law, But Will They Work?. Live Science. 10 May.

Obama signs into law new restrictions on Syrian antiquities

Bradley Klapper (2016). Obama signs into law new restrictions on Syrian antiquities. Stars and Stripes. 9 May.

IS Files Reveal Assad's Deals With Militants

Stuart Ramsey (2016). IS Files Reveal Assad's Deals With Militants. Sky News. 3 May.

Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul

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Antiquities expert on Palmyra visit: 'Syria can't possibly restore the destroyed artifacts'

Bahira al-Zarier (2016). Antiquities expert on Palmyra visit: 'Syria can't possibly restore the destroyed artifacts'. Syria Direct. 26 April.

Ordinary Syrians are Risking Their Lives to Protect Their Cultural Heritage

Emma Cunliffe (2016). Ordinary Syrians are Risking Their Lives to Protect Their Cultural Heritage. The Wire. 23 April.

Palmyra's Arch of Triumph recreated in London

Lauren Turner (2016). Palmyra's Arch of Triumph recreated in London. BBC News. 19 April.

Palmyra Arch in London: 'Unethical' reconstruction of 'Disneyland' archaeology criticised

Umberto Bacchi (2016). Palmyra Arch in London: 'Unethical' reconstruction of 'Disneyland' archaeology criticised. International Business Times. 19 April.

Turkish Culture Minister: No tolerance for antiquity smuggling from Syria

Daily Sabah (2016). Turkish Culture Minister: No tolerance for antiquity smuggling from Syria. Daily Sabah. 17 April.

Shawnee State University's Amr Al-Azm aids the fight against ISIS looting in Syria (photos)

Steven Litt (2016). Shawnee State University's Amr Al-Azm aids the fight against ISIS looting in Syria (photos). Cleveland.com. 14 April.

Senate Votes to Ban Imports of Syrian Art and Antiquities

Steven Lee Myers (2016). Senate Votes to Ban Imports of Syrian Art and Antiquities. The New York Times. 13 April.

Turkey 'probing Russia claims on antiques'

PressTV (2016). Turkey 'probing Russia claims on antiques'. PressTV. 8 April.

Islamic State nets up to $200 million a year from antiquities: Russia

Louis Charbonneau (2016). Islamic State nets up to $200 million a year from antiquities: Russia. Reuters. 6 April.

Smuggler of Stolen Artifacts From Palmyra Speaks Out About ISIS' Illicit Operation

Richard Engel (2016). Smuggler of Stolen Artifacts From Palmyra Speaks Out About ISIS' Illicit Operation. NBC. 6 April.

Why Palmyra is a pawn in Assad's game with the West

Sabine Oelze (2016). Why Palmyra is a pawn in Assad's game with the West. DW. 30 March.

First Pictures Of Palmyra As IS Driven Out

Sky News (2016). First Pictures Of Palmyra As IS Driven Out. Sky News. 28 March.

Restoring Syria's pearl of the desert: a reason for optimism amid the storm of terror

Maamoun Abdelkarim (2016). Restoring Syria's pearl of the desert: a reason for optimism amid the storm of terror. The Guardian. 26 March.

Cómo se roban la historia siria

Juan David Torres Duarte (2016). Cómo se roban la historia siria. El Espectador. 12 March.

Antiquities: The Spoils of War

Georgina Adam (2016). Antiquities: The Spoils of War. Financial Times. 11 March.

Escalating the War on Looting

Celestine Bohlen (2016). Escalating the War on Looting. The New York Times. 11 March.

To Fight ISIS, Art Dealers & Archaeologists Join Forces

Catherine Chapman (2016). To Fight ISIS, Art Dealers & Archaeologists Join Forces. Vice. 11 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour. BBC News. 10 March.

UNESCO and French and Swiss heritage professionals stand up for the safeguarding of Syrian heritage

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Museum of Lost Objects: The unacceptable poet

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The unacceptable poet. BBC News. 8 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery. BBC News. 7 March.

'This is living antiquity': the director of the Hermitage wants to rebuild Palmyra

Sophia Kishkovsky (2016). 'This is living antiquity': the director of the Hermitage wants to rebuild Palmyra. The Art Newspaper. 7 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Lion of al-Lat

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Lion of al-Lat. BBC News. 4 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret. BBC News. 3 March.

Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting

Associated Press (2016). Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting. The Daily Mail. 3 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: Tell of Qarqur

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Tell of Qarqur. BBC News. 2 March.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Temple of Bel

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Temple of Bel. BBC News. 1 March.

What do we really know about Islamic State's role in illicit antiquities trade?

Christina Ruiz (2016). What do we really know about Islamic State's role in illicit antiquities trade?. The Art Newspaper. 1 March.

Some Take Massive Risks To Save Syria's Cultural Heritage

NPR (2016). Some Take Massive Risks To Save Syria's Cultural Heritage. NPR. 28 February.

Stolen archaeological pieces seized in Qamishli

Syrian Radio & TV (2016). Stolen archaeological pieces seized in Qamishli. Syrian Radio & TV. 26 February.

Cheikhmous Ali: the Syrian archaeologist who doesn't take sides

Vincent Noce (2016). Cheikhmous Ali: the Syrian archaeologist who doesn't take sides. The Art Newspaper. 10 February.

One museum's tribute to the murdered Syrian archaeologist, Khaled al-Asaad

Phoebe Segal (2016). One museum's tribute to the murdered Syrian archaeologist, Khaled al-Asaad. Apollo. 4 February.

Looted: How global theft fuels trafficking, unrest & cultural control

Rattanamol Singh (2016). Looted: How global theft fuels trafficking, unrest & cultural control. Guernica Magazine. 28 January.

Greece a transit country for trade in illicit antiquities from Syria, Iraq

eKathimerini (2016). Greece a transit country for trade in illicit antiquities from Syria, Iraq. eKathimerini. 24 January.

Partying for Palmyra: A Davos party with a difference

Joe Miller (2016). Partying for Palmyra: A Davos party with a difference. BBC News. 22 January.

To make a case against Islamic State's cultural vandalism, Western armies must set an example

Erasmus (2016). To make a case against Islamic State's cultural vandalism, Western armies must set an example. The Economist. 22 January.

Terrorists are destroying our cultural heritage. It's time to fight back

Irina Bokova (2016). Terrorists are destroying our cultural heritage. It's time to fight back. World Economic Forum. 18 January.

Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting

Kabir Sehgal (2016). Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting. Fortune. 16 January.

DGAM Director General: Terrorist organizations transgressing on archeological sites in Quneitra

Syria Online (2016). DGAM Director General: Terrorist organizations transgressing on archeological sites in Quneitra. Syria Online. 11 January.

France builds grand alliance to protect cultural heritage

Vincent Noce (2015). France builds grand alliance to protect cultural heritage. The Art Newspaper. 29 December.

Syrian regime 'bombs UNESCO world heritage site'

Josie Ensor (2015). Syrian regime 'bombs UNESCO world heritage site'. The Telegraph. 24 December.

Report suggests Daesh is smuggling antiquities through Lebanon

Albawaba (2015). Report suggests Daesh is smuggling antiquities through Lebanon. Albawaba. 23 December.

My Great-grandfather, the Man Who Held the Key to the Aleppo Codex

Judy Maltz (2015). My Great-grandfather, the Man Who Held the Key to the Aleppo Codex. Haaretz. 22 December.

Scientists work to save antiquities from Islamic State destruction

Earl Lane (2015). Scientists work to save antiquities from Islamic State destruction. Science. 18 December.

Syrian antiquities chief says Turkey refuses to return looted art

Shadia Nasralla (2015). Syrian antiquities chief says Turkey refuses to return looted art. Reuters. 11 December.

Misstanke: IS-stulen konst i Sverige

Suspicion: IS-stolen art in Sweden

Aftonbladet (2015). Misstanke: IS-stulen konst i Sverige. Aftonbladet. 6 December.

Isil antiques 'sold to western collectors' warns French finance minister

David Chazan (2015). Isil antiques 'sold to western collectors' warns French finance minister. The Telegraph. 4 December.

The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade

Ben Taub (2015). The Real Value of the ISIS Antiquities Trade. The New Yorker. 4 December.

Antiquities Chief: Syria Needs Global Help to Save Heritage

Kristin Romey (2015). Antiquities Chief: Syria Needs Global Help to Save Heritage. National Geographic. 1 December.

War, More Than ISIS, Is Destroying Syria's Ancient Sites

Andrew Lawler (2015). War, More Than ISIS, Is Destroying Syria's Ancient Sites. National Geographic. 25 November.

Artifacts stolen from Syria seized in eastern Turkey

Doğan News Agency (2015). Artifacts stolen from Syria seized in eastern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 25 November.

Asylum for artefacts: Paris's plan to protect cultural treasures from terrorists

Jonathan Jones (2015). Asylum for artefacts: Paris's plan to protect cultural treasures from terrorists. The Guardian. 20 November.

Louvre's director draws up 50-point plan in response to Isil's destruction

Gareth Harris (2015). Louvre's director draws up 50-point plan in response to Isil's destruction. The Art Newspaper. 19 November.

The art detective fighting to save Syria's past

BBC News (2015). The art detective fighting to save Syria's past. BBC News. 11 November.

Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department

Hayat Norimine (2015). Here's what we know about Daesh's antiquities department. Albawaba. 8 November.

Syrian Antiquities Chief Calls For Help From International Community

Sylvia Poggioli (2015). Syrian Antiquities Chief Calls For Help From International Community. NPR. 7 November.

Artist Brian McCarty's Photographs Hijacked By ISIS

April Neale (2015). Artist Brian McCarty's Photographs Hijacked By ISIS. Monsters & Critics. 6 November.

El lucrativo negocio de la cultura ilegal

The lucrative business of illegal culture

Günther Wessel (2015). El lucrativo negocio de la cultura ilegal. DW. 26 October.

Isil destroys Roman-era columns in Palmyra during execution

Louisa Loveluck (2015). Isil destroys Roman-era columns in Palmyra during execution. The Telegraph. 26 October.

The Islamic State isn't the only group looting Syrian archaeological sites

Adam Taylor (2015). The Islamic State isn't the only group looting Syrian archaeological sites. The Washington Post. 21 October.

A Jailed Activist's 3-D Models Could Save Syria's History From ISIS

Andy Greenberg (2015). A Jailed Activist's 3-D Models Could Save Syria's History From ISIS. Wired. 21 October.

Penn's Hanson Works to Protect Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria and Iraq

Michele Berger (2015). Penn's Hanson Works to Protect Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria and Iraq. Penn News. 15 October.

Race against the raiders of Syrian antiquities

Chloé Domat (2015). Race against the raiders of Syrian antiquities. Middle East Eye. 14 October.

Palmyra: Islamic State's demolition in the desert

Dominic Bailey (2015). Palmyra: Islamic State's demolition in the desert. BBC News. 5 October.

Getty seeks to preserve memory of Palmyra's Roman ruins through acquisition of rare photography collection

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Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

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Trevor Noah calls Isis 'capitalist hypocrites' for selling stolen artifacts to the US

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Uniting Against Threats to Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria

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ISIS Raid Netted Stolen Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts

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Turkey major conduit for Syrian 'blood antiquities'

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Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities

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Fincham: Syria will need the culture that ISIS hopes to destroy

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Why it's all right to be more horrified by the razing of Palmyra than mass murder

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Two Syrians detained for smuggling Ottoman era coins

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Beheaded Syrian scholar refused to lead Isis to hidden Palmyra antiquities

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These Academics Are Outracing (and Outwitting) ISIS

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World 13 Exclusive Photos Of Looted (And Fake) Syrian Artifacts For Sale

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The Bizarre Tale of 'ISIS Book Club'

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Exclusive Video Shows Illicit Archaeological Dig In ISIS Stronghold

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Inside the Underground Trade to Sell Off Syria's History

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U.S. delivers Iraqi antiquities seized in raid on Islamic State

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Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel

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Palmyra: looting under the rebels, the Assad regime and the Islamic State?

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Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis

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Isis militants destroy 2,000-year-old statue of lion at Palmyra

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Iran, Syria sign security cooperation MoU

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Ma'arra Mosaic Museum suffers massive destruction in barrel bomb attack by 'Syrian army helicopters'

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Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula

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Digital Monuments Men wage online war against Islamic State looting

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British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria

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Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia

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UN unable to stop IS relic-smuggling from Iraq and Syria

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The secret way Islamic State makes its money

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Mystery men hunt cultural past stolen by ISIL

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ISIS Executes 20 Men In Palmyra's Ancient Amphitheater

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Ancient items retrieved by Syrian authorities

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Palmyra: Islamic State locks down ancient city's museum

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We must save Palmyra or the maniacs will raze civilisation

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Isis pulls back from Palmyra but fear of 'cultural atrocity' remains

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ISIS Advance in Syria Endangers Ancient Ruins at Palmyra

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Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities

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One perspective on the security threat of antiquities trafficking

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A War Zone's Ancient Past at Stake

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Use Force to Stop ISIS' Destruction of Art and History

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In Syria, National Museum of Damascus races to save antiquities from looting, damage

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Islamic State Destruction Renews Debate Over Repatriation of Antiquities

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Sign me up to fight Islamic State's demolition of the past

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U.N. sets sights on Syria antiquities, Islamic State oil, ransoms

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Authorities seize ancient Hebrew book written on deer skin

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UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?

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UNESCO chief calls for 'protected cultural zones' in war-torn Iraq, Syria

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German Media Corroborates $36M Islamic State Antiquities Trafficking

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Abdelkarim: Contents of Syrian museums are in good condition

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Archaeologists Train "Monuments Men" to Save Syria's Past

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Is ISIS Bankrolling Terrorist Activities with Stolen Antiquities?

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Islamic State makes millions from stolen antiquities

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ISIS' Antiquities Sideline

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Syria warns rebels' bid to target Aleppo's ancient citadel

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The Quest to Save Syria's History

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Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels

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It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage

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Syria's past is being obliterated

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Authorities confiscate antiquities stolen from several sites archeological

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Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects

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Leiden Researchers Robbed of Syrian Artifacts

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Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra

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Among the Wounded in Syria's War: Ancient History

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