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.
| Title | U.S. sues to recover ancient Syrian artifacts looted by Islamic State |
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| Publication Date | 15th Dec 2016 |
| Author | Yeganeh Torbati |
| Source | Reuters |
| Country | Syria, United States of America |
| Region | West and Central Asia, Americas |
| Art type | Antiquities |
| Subject | Lawsuit |
| Comments | The lawsuit is hoped to signal to the American art market that buyers should beware the provenance of items they are purchasing, as they could be financing illegal activities and organizations like the Islamic State. |
| Link | http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-antiquities-idUSKBN14422I |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20161215185511/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-antiquities-idUSKBN14422I |