Northwest Syria: Illicit Excavations of Antiquities in an Ancient Synagogue

Syrians for Truth and Justice (2022). Northwest Syria: Illicit Excavations of Antiquities in an Ancient Synagogue. Syrians for Truth and Justice. 25 October.

Representatives of the U.S. Department of State's Cultural Heritage Center Visit Uzbekistan to Develop Bilateral Agreement Representatives of the U.S. Department of State's Cultural Heritage Center Visit Uzbekistan to Develop Bilateral Agreement

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12 suspects involved in illicit trafficking in antiquities arrested in Iraq

Amr Salem (2022). 12 suspects involved in illicit trafficking in antiquities arrested in Iraq. Iraqi News. 24 October.

Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture

Nazanin Lankarani (2022). Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture. The New York Times. 19 October.

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

Miguel Brown (2022). Archeologists Discover Mosaic of Hercules and Neptune's 40 Mistresses in War-Torn Syria. Nature World News. 18 October.

Arab League calls for return of stolen archives from colonial states

Asmahan Qarjouli (2022). Arab League calls for return of stolen archives from colonial states. Doha News. 17 October.

$2.3m US-funded project launched to set up database for Jordan's moveable cultural artifacts

Jordan News (2022). $2.3m US-funded project launched to set up database for Jordan's moveable cultural artifacts. Jordan News. 14 October.

Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group

Hadani Ditmars (2022). Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group. The Art Newspaper. 13 October.

Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel

The Jerusalem Post (2022). Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 29 September.

The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa

Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.

Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation

Mark A. Kellner (2022). Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation. The Washington Times. 28 September.

Mosul sculptor `recreates what was demolished' on murals depicting Iraq history

Reuters (2022). Mosul sculptor `recreates what was demolished' on murals depicting Iraq history. Stabroek News. 23 September.

Experts fear for preservation of 'spectacular' mosaic unearthed by farmers in Gaza refugee camp

Hadani Ditmars (2022). Experts fear for preservation of 'spectacular' mosaic unearthed by farmers in Gaza refugee camp. The Art Newspaper. 19 September.

Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule

Rebecca Anne Proctor (2021). Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule. Arab News. 1 September.

'Hand over that sarcophagus, citizen!'

Israel Hayom (2021). 'Hand over that sarcophagus, citizen!'. Israel Hayom. 17 August.

'Do leopards change their spots?': Taliban threat to heritage in Afghanistan could be worse than in 2001

Martin Bailey (2021). 'Do leopards change their spots?': Taliban threat to heritage in Afghanistan could be worse than in 2001. The Art Newspaper. 17 August.

Amid Taliban insurgency, culture sector fears looting as Kabul descends into chaos

Gareth Harris, Dorian Batycka (2021). Amid Taliban insurgency, culture sector fears looting as Kabul descends into chaos. The Art Newspaper. 17 August.

Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey

Arab News (2021). Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey. Arab News. 16 August.

Will the Taliban destroy Afghanistan's priceless treasures?

Susannah Goldsbrough (2021). Will the Taliban destroy Afghanistan's priceless treasures?. The Telegraph. 16 August.

Turkey Arrests 78 in Operation Targeting the Illegal Antiquities Trade

David Klein (2021). Turkey Arrests 78 in Operation Targeting the Illegal Antiquities Trade. OCCRP. 14 August.

The Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's ancient treasures. Will history repeat itself?

Andrew Lawler (2021). The Taliban destroyed Afghanistan's ancient treasures. Will history repeat itself?. National Geographic. 13 August.

Qatari sheikh loses battle over $5.2m 'fake' ancient artefacts

Paul Peachy (2021). Qatari sheikh loses battle over $5.2m 'fake' ancient artefacts. The National News. 10 August.

Turkey Fights for Return of a Work It Says Was Looted

Colin Moynihan (2021). Turkey Fights for Return of a Work It Says Was Looted. The New York Times. 9 April.

Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found

Jessica Steinberg (2021). Tel Aviv museum restituting artwork as items of huge Berlin collection found. The Times of Israel. 8 April.

Objects, once smuggled to Switzerland, to go on show at home

Tehran Times (2021). Objects, once smuggled to Switzerland, to go on show at home. Tehran Times. 7 April.

Bid Of Smuggling Antiquities Worth Millions Of Rupees Foiled In Dera Ismail Khan

Faizan Hashmi (2021). Bid Of Smuggling Antiquities Worth Millions Of Rupees Foiled In Dera Ismail Khan. Urdu Point. 7 April.

Mosul Cultural Museum rises from the ravages of Isis

Melissa Gronlund (2021). Mosul Cultural Museum rises from the ravages of Isis. The Art Newspaper. 5 April.

Antique relics delivered to Iran from Austria

MEHR News Agency (2021). Antique relics delivered to Iran from Austria. MEHR News Agency. 5 April.

Strict penalties set for violators of Antiquities and Museums Law

Saudi Gazette (2021). Strict penalties set for violators of Antiquities and Museums Law. Saudi Gazette. 3 April.

Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures

Matthieu Aikins (2021). Bringing home the loot: repatriating Afghanistan's stolen treasures. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 April.

Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre

Middle East Monitor (2021). Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre. Middle East Monitor. 30 March.

Ancient Sites In North Lebanon Are Being Illegally Excavated

Hussein Yassine (2021). Ancient Sites In North Lebanon Are Being Illegally Excavated. The 961. 29 March.

British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls

Anshel Pfeffer (2021). British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls. The Times. 27 March.

Switzerland returns smuggled antiquities to Iran

Tehran Times (2020). Switzerland returns smuggled antiquities to Iran. Tehran Times. 20 December.

Return of goddess statue eagerly awaited in Afyonkarahisar

Hurriyet Daily News (2020). Return of goddess statue eagerly awaited in Afyonkarahisar. Hurriyet Daily News. 17 December.

1,700-year-old Cybele statue set to return home to Turkey's Afyonkarahisar

Daily Sabah (2020). 1,700-year-old Cybele statue set to return home to Turkey's Afyonkarahisar. Daily Sabah. 10 December.

Scarred but still standing, Mosul museum reopens at last

Joe Snell (2020). Scarred but still standing, Mosul museum reopens at last. Al Monitor. 8 December.

Qatar National Library Helps to Guide Experts in Reducing International Heritage Trafficking

Albawaba (2020). Qatar National Library Helps to Guide Experts in Reducing International Heritage Trafficking. Albawaba. 1 December.

When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own

Hugh Eakin (2020). When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own. The New York Times. 30 November.

Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist

The Times of Israel (2020). Israeli intel firm says it helped solve billion-dollar German jewel heist. The Times of Israel. 22 November.

Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years

Middle East Eye (2020). Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years. Middle East Eye. 15 November.

Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing

Nevdon Jamgochian (2020). Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing. Hyperallergic. 13 November.

Three arrested, suspected of stealing antiquities from Tel Megiddo

Tobias Siegal (2020). Three arrested, suspected of stealing antiquities from Tel Megiddo. The Jerusalem Post. 9 November.

Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft

France 24 (2020). Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft. France 24. 9 November.

Syrian authorities prevent smuggling of archaeological pieces

Prensa Latina (2020). Syrian authorities prevent smuggling of archaeological pieces. Prensa Latina. 4 November.

Is Iraq Getting Screwed in a Looted Treasures Deal with the Hobby Lobby?

Candida Moss (2020). Is Iraq Getting Screwed in a Looted Treasures Deal with the Hobby Lobby?. The Daily Beast. 27 August.

Police bust gang trading historical objects online

Tehran Times (2020). Police bust gang trading historical objects online. Tehran Times. 26 August.

Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage

Ali Tüfekçi (2020). Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage. Daily Sabah. 26 August.

The Louvre, UNESCO, and Other Cultural Organizations Unite to Provide $5 Million in `Cultural First Aid' to Beirut

Naomi Rea (2020). The Louvre, UNESCO, and Other Cultural Organizations Unite to Provide $5 Million in `Cultural First Aid' to Beirut. ArtNet News. 24 August.

In Iraq, Authorities Continue To Fight Uphill Battle Against Antiquities Plunder

Jane Arraf (2020). In Iraq, Authorities Continue To Fight Uphill Battle Against Antiquities Plunder. NPR. 20 August.

Valuable statues 'worth millions' stolen from kibbutz museum in northern Israel

The Times of Israel (2020). Valuable statues 'worth millions' stolen from kibbutz museum in northern Israel. The Times of Israel. 19 August.

Michael Rakowitz's Art of Return

Raffi Khatchadourian (2020). Michael Rakowitz's Art of Return. The New Yorker. 17 August.

After Dead Sea Forgeries Exposed, How Do We Know the Scrolls in Israel Are Authentic?

Ariel David (2020). After Dead Sea Forgeries Exposed, How Do We Know the Scrolls in Israel Are Authentic?. Haaretz. 12 August.

The Museum of the Bible Is in Discussions With Iraq to Reach a Settlement Over Thousands of Disputed Antiquities in Its Collection

Naomi Rea (2020). The Museum of the Bible Is in Discussions With Iraq to Reach a Settlement Over Thousands of Disputed Antiquities in Its Collection. ArtNet News. 11 August.

Tehran, Athens Discuss Ways to Cooperate in Cultural Heritage

Tehran Times (2020). Tehran, Athens Discuss Ways to Cooperate in Cultural Heritage. Tehran Times. 3 August.

Viewpoint: The Case of the Forged Persian Antiquities

George S. Colpitts (2020). Viewpoint: The Case of the Forged Persian Antiquities. Claims Journal. 31 July.

D.C. Museum Of The Bible To Return Looted Artifacts To Iraq

Jane Arraf (2020). D.C. Museum Of The Bible To Return Looted Artifacts To Iraq. NPR. 31 July.

Hobby Lobby Lawsuits and a Scholar's Arrest Expose a Dark Side of Biblical Studies

David D'Arcy (2020). Hobby Lobby Lawsuits and a Scholar's Arrest Expose a Dark Side of Biblical Studies. Observer. 23 May.

Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet

David Sanderson (2020). Christie's sued in looting dispute over £1.3m ancient tablet. The Times. 22 May.

Civil action filed to forfeit rare cuneiform tablet from Hobby Lobby

ICE (2020). Civil action filed to forfeit rare cuneiform tablet from Hobby Lobby. ICE. 18 May.

500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border

Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border. Daily Sabah. 12 May.

British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes

AFP (2020). British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes. Dawn. 7 May.

Israel's own Indiana Joneses beat antiquities robbers to the treasure

Nadav Shragi (2020). Israel's own Indiana Joneses beat antiquities robbers to the treasure. Israel Hayom. 9 April.

Pending 'Coronavirus Apocalypse' Impels Man to Return Ballista Stolen From Jerusalem

Ruth Schuster (2020). Pending 'Coronavirus Apocalypse' Impels Man to Return Ballista Stolen From Jerusalem. Haaretz. 16 March.

`It's the First Domino': After the Museum of the Bible Discovered Its Dead Sea Scrolls Are Fake, the Field Braces for More Revelations

Sarah Cascone (2020). `It's the First Domino': After the Museum of the Bible Discovered Its Dead Sea Scrolls Are Fake, the Field Braces for More Revelations. ArtNet News. 16 March.

Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction

Brigit Katz (2020). Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction. Smithsonian. 10 March.

French geologist returns bronze antique coins he acquired from AlUla in 1966

Saudi Gazette (2020). French geologist returns bronze antique coins he acquired from AlUla in 1966. Saudi Gazette. 20 February.

Stolen Jacob's Ladder by Chagall nets 130K

Karen Chernick (2020). Stolen Jacob's Ladder by Chagall nets 130K. The Jewish Star. 19 February.

Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK

Yasemin Kalyoncuoglu (2020). Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK. AA. 13 February.

Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey

Daily Sabah (2020). Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 13 February.

Reconstructing the nation, one dome at a time

Will Christou, Rohan Advani (2020). Reconstructing the nation, one dome at a time. Syria Direct. 6 February.

Three arrested for selling artifacts

Roya News (2020). Three arrested for selling artifacts. Roya News. 5 February.

Arab Parliament Reveals Law to Protect Antiquities

Asharq Al-Awsat (2020). Arab Parliament Reveals Law to Protect Antiquities. Asharq Al-Awsat. 5 February.

Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan

Gareth Harris (2020). Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.

The Afghan artefacts that survived Taliban destruction

Ruchi Kumar (2020). The Afghan artefacts that survived Taliban destruction. BBC News. 4 February.

Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts

Neos Kosmos (2020). Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts. Neos Kosmos. 4 February.

500-year-old china stolen from Turkish businessman

Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old china stolen from Turkish businessman. Daily Sabah. 17 January.

Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'

AFP (2020). Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'. France 24. 17 January.

1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers

Anadolu Agency (2019). 1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers. Hurriyet Daily News. 3 August.

Antiquities recovered from illegal diggers in western Iran

Tehran Times (2019). Antiquities recovered from illegal diggers in western Iran. Tehran Times. 30 July.

Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden

AINA (2019). Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden. AINA. 30 July.

Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province

Daily Sabah (2019). Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province. Daily Sabah. 15 February.

Many calls but little action to stop cultural destruction in Yemen

Mohammed Yahya Gahlan (2019). Many calls but little action to stop cultural destruction in Yemen. Al Monitor. 15 February.

4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli

Daily Sabah (2019). 4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli. Daily Sabah. 12 February.

Persian antiquities found in almost all museums worldwide

Tehran Times (2019). Persian antiquities found in almost all museums worldwide. Tehran Times. 11 February.

Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts

Religion News Service (2019). Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts. The Presbyterian Outlook. 6 February.

1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır

Daily Sabah (2019). 1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır. Daily Sabah. 5 February.

Digging Up Controversy

Sara Thoth Stub (2019). Digging Up Controversy. US News and World Report. 5 February.

Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey. Asharq Al-Awsat. 4 February.

Iran Seeks to 'Recapture' 2 Achaemenid Relics Taken Decades Ago

Albawaba (2019). Iran Seeks to 'Recapture' 2 Achaemenid Relics Taken Decades Ago. Albawaba. 3 February.

Search for Iraq's Stolen Artifacts Gets Serious

Jonathan Evans (2019). Search for Iraq's Stolen Artifacts Gets Serious. Voice of America. 3 February.

Ancient artefacts looted from Iraq are finally returned home after Jordanian officials caught smugglers with 1,300-piece priceless stash

Zoie O'Brien (2019). Ancient artefacts looted from Iraq are finally returned home after Jordanian officials caught smugglers with 1,300-piece priceless stash. The Daily Mail. 3 February.

Lamia al-Gailani Werr, 80, Dies; Archaeologist Rescued Iraqi Art

Richard Sandomir (2019). Lamia al-Gailani Werr, 80, Dies; Archaeologist Rescued Iraqi Art. The New York Times. 25 January.

Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls

Reuters (2019). Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls. Reuters. 22 January.

Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman

The National (2019). Iraqi `treasure' Lamia Al Gailani Werr dies in Amman. The National. 19 January.

Iraq's Archaeological Sites Face Looting, Urbanisation Threats

Karen Dabrowska (2019). Iraq's Archaeological Sites Face Looting, Urbanisation Threats. AINA. 19 January.

Antiques dealer selling artefacts for 4 million, arrested

Roya News (2019). Antiques dealer selling artefacts for 4 million, arrested. Roya News. 16 January.

Archaeologists restore ancient Palmyra artifacts

Reuters (2019). Archaeologists restore ancient Palmyra artifacts. Business World. 16 January.

'Jordan's monuments threatened by population growth, theft'

Jordan Times (2019). 'Jordan's monuments threatened by population growth, theft'. MENAFN. 16 January.

The Race for the Next Dead Sea Scrolls, and Why We May Lose It

Moshe Gilad (2019). The Race for the Next Dead Sea Scrolls, and Why We May Lose It. Haaretz. 16 January.

In Jerusalem, a Museum's Ethics Go Astray

Michael Press (2019). In Jerusalem, a Museum's Ethics Go Astray. Hyperallergic. 14 January.

Exhibit reveals never-seen artifacts rescued from archaeological thieves

Maayan Hoffman (2018). Exhibit reveals never-seen artifacts rescued from archaeological thieves. The Jerusalem Post. 30 December.

Antiquities police stop theft of ancient coins

Yvette J. Deane (2018). Antiquities police stop theft of ancient coins. The Jerusalem Post. 27 December.

Artifacts stolen and smuggled in the West Bank now on display in Jerusalem

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2018). Artifacts stolen and smuggled in the West Bank now on display in Jerusalem. The Times of Israel. 27 December.

Jerusalem Museum to Display Looted Near East Artifacts

JNS (2018). Jerusalem Museum to Display Looted Near East Artifacts. Breaking Israel News. 20 December.

4,310 historical artifacts returned to Turkey in last 14 years

Daily Sabah (2018). 4,310 historical artifacts returned to Turkey in last 14 years. Daily Sabah. 19 December.

Burial chambers unearthed in Turkey's İznik being looted - Sözcü

Ahval (2018). Burial chambers unearthed in Turkey's İznik being looted - Sözcü. Ahval. 15 December.

Near 1800 Ancient Persian Artifacts to Return to Iran from US

"Tasnim News Agency" (2018). Near 1800 Ancient Persian Artifacts to Return to Iran from US. Tasnim News Agency. 14 December.

The Mysterious Fate of an Ancient Apollo Statue Pulled From Gaza's Sea

Nir Hasson (2018). The Mysterious Fate of an Ancient Apollo Statue Pulled From Gaza's Sea. Haaretz. 12 December.

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

Luigi Curini Emma Cunliffe (2018). How Islamic State's destruction of ancient Palmyra played out on Arabic-language Twitter – new study. The Conversation. 12 December.

Syria Accuses International Forces of 'Illegal' Archaeological Digs

AINA (2018). Syria Accuses International Forces of 'Illegal' Archaeological Digs. AINA. 11 December.

Iconic 'Gypsy Girl' welcomes visitors with missing pieces retrieved decades later

Daily Sabah (2018). Iconic 'Gypsy Girl' welcomes visitors with missing pieces retrieved decades later. Daily Sabah. 7 December.

Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities

Egypt Today (2018). Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Yemeni security forces in Marib thwart attempts to smuggle ancient statues

Arab News (2018). Yemeni security forces in Marib thwart attempts to smuggle ancient statues. Arab News. 7 November.

Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq

Jane Arraf (2018). Record-Setting Sale Of An Ancient Assyrian Stone Relief Sparks Looting Fears In Iraq. NPR. 4 November.

After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's

Zachary Small (2018). After $31 Million Sale of 3,000-Year-Old Assyrian Relief, Experts and Artists Denounce Christie's. Hyperallergic. 2 November.

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

Brigit Katz (2018). Forced to Close by Civil War, the National Museum of Damascus Re-Opens Its Doors. Smithsonian. 30 October.

Dead Sea Scroll Fakes Abound, and Scholars Admit They Share the Blame

Ariel David (2018). Dead Sea Scroll Fakes Abound, and Scholars Admit They Share the Blame. Haaretz. 28 October.

Project aims to build database of Jordan's archaeological objects

Saeb Rawashdeh (2018). Project aims to build database of Jordan's archaeological objects. The Jordan Times. 7 October.

Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time

Juliane Helmhold (2018). Paintings Looted by Nazis to eh Presented in Israel for the First Time. The Jerusalem Post. 4 October.

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

Reuters (2018). Syrian antiquities go on display, a reminder of widespread looting during war. PRI. 4 October.

12 `Gypsy Girl' mosaic pieces to return to Turkey from US

Cansu Çamlıbel (2018). 12 `Gypsy Girl' mosaic pieces to return to Turkey from US. Hurriyet Daily News. 2 October.

Stolen Zeugma mosaic pieces set to return home to Turkey's Gaziantep

Daily Sabah (2018). Stolen Zeugma mosaic pieces set to return home to Turkey's Gaziantep. Daily Sabah. 2 October.

FBI director meets with Lebanon's President Michel Aoun

Lebanese Examiner (2018). FBI director meets with Lebanon's President Michel Aoun. Lebanese Examiner. 22 September.

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

Gaja Pellegrini-Bettoli (2018). Mending scars through heritage: Geologist who fought IS helps save Mosul's antiquities. The New Arab. 21 September.

Bronze Age ax repatriated to Lebanon

The Daily Star (2018). Bronze Age ax repatriated to Lebanon. The Daily Star. 7 September.

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

The Daily Mail (2018). Ancient city of Palmyra, which was almost destroyed by ISIS jihadis, could re-open to tourists next year after restorations. New Zealand Herald. 6 September.

US hands ancient Persian bas-relief back to Iran

PressTV (2018). US hands ancient Persian bas-relief back to Iran. PressTV. 5 September.

Louvre Abu Dhabi postpones display of world's most expensive painting

Associated Press (2018). Louvre Abu Dhabi postpones display of world's most expensive painting. The Guardian. 3 September.

Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

Kathleen Caulderwood (2018). Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?. Vice. 2 September.

14 antiquities seized from smugglers in Jiroft

MEHR News Agency (2018). 14 antiquities seized from smugglers in Jiroft. MEHR News Agency. 1 September.

Volunteers Lead Restoration Efforts of Historical Venues in Raqqa

Asharq Al-Awsat (2018). Volunteers Lead Restoration Efforts of Historical Venues in Raqqa. Asharq Al-Awsat. 1 September.

Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.

Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation"

Hakim Bishara (2018). Curator of Israeli Exhibit Stolen Arab Art Explains It Is a "Hostage-Taking Situation". Hyperallergic. 17 July.

'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will

Maya Asheri (2018). 'Stolen Arab Art': Israeli Gallery Shows Artists' Works Against Their Will. Haaretz. 14 July.

Syrian archaeologists begin restoring Palmyra artefacts destroyed by Isil

Josie Ensor (2018). Syrian archaeologists begin restoring Palmyra artefacts destroyed by Isil. The Telegraph. 9 July.

PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron

Middle East Monitor (2018). PA seizes 2,571 artefacts in Hebron. Middle East Monitor. 5 July.

U.S. university agrees to return missing pieces of Zeugma's 'Gypsy girl' mosaics

Ahval (2018). U.S. university agrees to return missing pieces of Zeugma's 'Gypsy girl' mosaics. Ahval. 16 May.

Iraqi Artifacts Once Bought by Hobby Lobby Will Return Home

Emily Cochrane (2018). Iraqi Artifacts Once Bought by Hobby Lobby Will Return Home. The New York Times. 2 May.

Antiquities Advertised for Online Sale Seized in Iran

Iran Front Page (2018). Antiquities Advertised for Online Sale Seized in Iran. Iran Front Page. 24 April.

Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble

Margaret Coker (2018). Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble. The New York Times. 24 April.

Turkish police teams recover nearly 300 stolen artefacts

Yeni Safak (2018). Turkish police teams recover nearly 300 stolen artefacts. Yeni Safak. 20 April.

Saddam's 'Disney for a despot': How dictators exploit ruins

BBC News (2018). Saddam's 'Disney for a despot': How dictators exploit ruins. BBC News. 20 April.

Iraq declares UN initiative to rehabilitate ancient sites in Nineveh

Mohammed Ebraheem (2018). Iraq declares UN initiative to rehabilitate ancient sites in Nineveh. Iraqi News. 15 April.

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

Alasdair Soussi (2018). The Arc/k Project: Building a virtual archive to keep the Palmyras of this world alive. The National. 14 April.

Ancient sites savaged in Yemen, Iraq

Andrew Lawler (2018). Ancient sites savaged in Yemen, Iraq. Science. 13 April.

Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered

Arutz Sheva (2018). Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered. Israel National News. 11 April.

War savages ancient sites in Yemen and Iraq, destroying archaeological record

Andrew Lawler (2018). War savages ancient sites in Yemen and Iraq, destroying archaeological record. Science. 10 April.

Italy, eager to recover artifacts, returns tombstone to Iran

Associated Press (2018). Italy, eager to recover artifacts, returns tombstone to Iran. The Washington Post. 9 April.

Fifteen years after looting, thousands of artefacts are still missing from Iraq's national museum

Craig Barker (2018). Fifteen years after looting, thousands of artefacts are still missing from Iraq's national museum. The Conversation. 9 April.

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

Samar Kadi (2018). World heritage in Syria and Libya agonising under the world's idle eyes. The Arab Weekly. 8 April.

'Jordan Codices' proven fake — DoA

Ahmed Bani Mustafa (2018). 'Jordan Codices' proven fake — DoA. The Jordan Times. 7 April.

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

Michael Jansen (2018). Syria: 'We received money for documentation but not restoration'. The Irish Times. 5 April.

Missing artefacts back on display in Beirut after decades

TRT World (2018). Missing artefacts back on display in Beirut after decades. TRT World. 4 April.

The world's most expensive painting cost $450 MILLION because two Arab princes bid against each other by mistake and wouldn't back down (but settled by swapping it for a yacht)

Ryan Parry (2018). The world's most expensive painting cost $450 MILLION because two Arab princes bid against each other by mistake and wouldn't back down (but settled by swapping it for a yacht). The Daily Mail. 29 March.

The Ghost of Iraq's Lost Heritage Comes to Trafalgar Square as Michael Rakowitz Unveils His Fourth Plinth Sculpture

Naomi Rea (2018). The Ghost of Iraq's Lost Heritage Comes to Trafalgar Square as Michael Rakowitz Unveils His Fourth Plinth Sculpture. ArtNet News. 27 March.

100 years after the battlefield looting, the Shellal mosaic remains controversial

Paul Daley (2018). 100 years after the battlefield looting, the Shellal mosaic remains controversial. The Guardian. 24 March.

Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site

Lydia Pyne (2018). Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site. Hyperallergic. 23 March.

Jordan to create anti-smuggling division to protect antiquities

Ahmed Bani Mustafa (2018). Jordan to create anti-smuggling division to protect antiquities. Zawya. 22 March.

Biblical Tomb Raiders in Galilee Sentenced to Jail

Haaretz (2018). Biblical Tomb Raiders in Galilee Sentenced to Jail. Christian News. 22 March.

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

Naharnet (2018). Syria Says Saint Maron's Tomb 'Destroyed' in Turkish Raids. Naharnet. 22 March.

Ancient artifacts in Turkey's Aydın under museum protection

Anadolu Agency (2018). Ancient artifacts in Turkey's Aydın under museum protection. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 March.

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.

Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge

Henri Neuendorf (2018). Case Against the Alleged Mastermind of a Russian Avant-Garde Forgery Ring Ends With Convictions on a Lesser Charge. ArtNet News. 15 March.

Yemen's treasures threatened by antique raiders

James Reinl (2018). Yemen's treasures threatened by antique raiders. Arab News. 1 February.

CLIR Releases a Prototype Proof of Concept for the Digital Library of the Middle East

Albawaba (2018). CLIR Releases a Prototype Proof of Concept for the Digital Library of the Middle East. Albawaba. 1 February.

Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland

Daily Sabah (2018). Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland. Daily Sabah. 31 January.

Collectors hunt down forgeries as Arab art market flourishes

India Stoughton (2018). Collectors hunt down forgeries as Arab art market flourishes. Al Monitor. 30 January.

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

BBC News (2018). Syria war: Turkish air strikes 'damage ancient Afrin temple'. BBC News. 29 January.

Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2018). Negev antiquities robber nabbed with trove of 150 Byzantine-era coins. The Times of Israel. 29 January.

Man arrested for looting 150 Byzantine-era coins from archeological sites

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2018). Man arrested for looting 150 Byzantine-era coins from archeological sites. Jerusalem Post. 29 January.

Istanbul police arrest nine over artifact smuggling

Anadolu Agency (2018). Istanbul police arrest nine over artifact smuggling. Yeni Safak. 26 January.

99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa

The Jordan Times (2018). 99 stolen 'artefacts' seized in Zarqa. The Jordan Times. 24 January.

Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'

Dalia Hatuqa (2018). Iraqi-Jewish archive triggers 'traumatic memories'. Al Jazeera. 22 January.

Scientists inform UN about illegal excavations in Azerbaijan's occupied territories

Aygul Salmanova (2018). Scientists inform UN about illegal excavations in Azerbaijan's occupied territories. Azernews. 19 January.

Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Benjamin Sutton (2018). Hobby Lobby Turns Over 245 More Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. Hyperallergic. 19 January.

Visitor count to world's biggest mosaic museum reaches almost 200,000 in Turkey's Gaziantep

Daily Sabah (2018). Visitor count to world's biggest mosaic museum reaches almost 200,000 in Turkey's Gaziantep. Daily Sabah. 19 January.

Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens

Eoghan Macguire, Alma Al Turkmani (2018). Dubai Frame: Emirate's controversial mega structure opens. CNN. 16 January.

American authorities return stolen Phoenician statues to Lebanon

Lebanese Examiner (2018). American authorities return stolen Phoenician statues to Lebanon. Lebanese Examiner. 15 January.

Ancient statues looted in Lebanese war returned decades later

Reuters (2018). Ancient statues looted in Lebanese war returned decades later. Reuters. 12 January.

Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey

Daily Sabah (2018). Man trying to smuggle over 200 Byzantine-era artifacts detained in southern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 8 January.

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.

Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice

Elisabetta Povoledo (2018). Thieves Steal Qatari Jewels in Brazen Theft at Ducal Palace in Venice. The New York Times. 3 January.

Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia. Daily Sabah. 26 December.

44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says

Anadolu Agency (2017). 44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says. Daily Sabah. 25 December.

Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled

Egypt Today (2017). Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled. Egypt Today. 25 December.

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

Shira Rubin (2017). ISIS Threatened Ancient Art. 3-D Printing Will Save It.. The Daily Beast. 21 December.

Achilles' sword, Alexander bust among record Turkish police haul of 26,456 ancient artifacts

Daily Sabah (2017). Achilles' sword, Alexander bust among record Turkish police haul of 26,456 ancient artifacts. Daily Sabah. 21 December.

Turkey, UAE in row over Ottoman pasha

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Turkey, UAE in row over Ottoman pasha. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 December.

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

Daily Sabah (2017). 500-year-old Syrian rug seized in anti-smuggling op in Ankara. Daily Sabah. 20 December.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office Returns Three Ancient Statues to Lebanese Republic

Manhattan DA (2017). Manhattan District Attorney's Office Returns Three Ancient Statues to Lebanese Republic. Manhattan DA. 15 December.

'We were just hunting porcupines,' claims antiquities robber

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). 'We were just hunting porcupines,' claims antiquities robber. The Times of Israel. 13 December.

Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened

Jacob Natowicz (2017). Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened. Beloit College Round Table. 11 December.

$450m Leonardo painting 'acquired' for Louvre Abu Dhabi

Simeon Kerr, Ahmed Al Omran (2017). $450m Leonardo painting 'acquired' for Louvre Abu Dhabi. Financial Times. 8 December.

How Antiquities Have Been Weaponized in the Struggle to Preserve Culture

Michael Press (2017). How Antiquities Have Been Weaponized in the Struggle to Preserve Culture. Hyperallergic. 7 December.

Supreme Court hears arguments in claim against Iranian antiquities

Martha Lufkin (2017). Supreme Court hears arguments in claim against Iranian antiquities. The Art Newspaper. 6 December.

Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq

Oren Peleg (2017). Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq. Jewish Journal. 6 December.

Man to return ancient crown to Turkey

BBC News (2017). Man to return ancient crown to Turkey. BBC News. 5 December.

Turkey refers to FBI for Zeugma mosaics

Umut Erdem (2017). Turkey refers to FBI for Zeugma mosaics. Hurriyet Daily News. 5 December.

Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey

Daily Sabah (2017). Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey. Daily Sabah. 5 December.

U.S. top court wary over allowing seizure of ancient Persian artifacts

Andrew Chung (2017). U.S. top court wary over allowing seizure of ancient Persian artifacts. Reuters. 4 December.

Saudi Arabia thanks Bend woman for return of ancient ceramic pot

Barney Lerten (2017). Saudi Arabia thanks Bend woman for return of ancient ceramic pot. KTVZ. 22 November.

Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul

Nathan Jeffay (2017). Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul. The Jewish Chronicle. 22 November.

Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin

BBC News (2017). Stolen John Lennon items recovered in Berlin. BBC News. 21 November.

Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn

Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.

Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police

The Algemeiner (2017). Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police. The Algemeiner. 19 November.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Displaying Stolen Artifacts, Iraqis Claim

Albawaba (2017). Louvre Abu Dhabi Displaying Stolen Artifacts, Iraqis Claim. Albawaba. 18 November.

Training IDF Soldiers Uncover Large Scale Antiquities Robbery in Gush Etzion

David Israel (2017). Training IDF Soldiers Uncover Large Scale Antiquities Robbery in Gush Etzion. The Jewish Press. 15 November.

Islamic State militant sentenced to death for smashing monuments in Mosul

Nehal Mostafa (2017). Islamic State militant sentenced to death for smashing monuments in Mosul. Iraqi News. 13 November.

Iraq investigating 'stolen artifacts' at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

The New Arab (2017). Iraq investigating 'stolen artifacts' at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The New Arab. 13 November.

140 Saudis, 14 Americans honored for returning priceless artefacts to SCTH

Mohammed Al-Sulami (2017). 140 Saudis, 14 Americans honored for returning priceless artefacts to SCTH. Arab News. 10 November.

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.

Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection

Anny Shaw (2017). Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection. The Art Newspaper. 7 November.

Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites

TRT World (2017). Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites. TRT World. 7 November.

Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates

Global Times (2017). Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates. Global Times. 6 November.

Turkish lawmakers to go abroad to probe smuggled artifacts

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkish lawmakers to go abroad to probe smuggled artifacts. Daily Sabah. 6 November.

Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art

Tim Cornwell (2017). Collectors tackle rise in fake Modern Middle Eastern art. The Art Newspaper. 1 November.

Lebanon battles to get its treasures back

India Stoughton (2017). Lebanon battles to get its treasures back. Al Monitor. 1 November.

KP govt urged to retrieve 3,147 artefacts from other provinces

Adil Parvez (2017). KP govt urged to retrieve 3,147 artefacts from other provinces. GeoTV. 31 October.

Outrage after Kyrgyzstan reburies its only ancient mummy

Tolkun Namatbayeva (2017). Outrage after Kyrgyzstan reburies its only ancient mummy. Phys.org. 31 October.

Persian Antiquities Dispute With US Remains Unresolved

Financial Tribute (2017). Persian Antiquities Dispute With US Remains Unresolved. Financial Times. 31 October.

Iran Says It Foiled 'Illegal Gathering' At Tomb Of Cyrus The Great

Radio Farda (2017). Iran Says It Foiled 'Illegal Gathering' At Tomb Of Cyrus The Great. Radio Farda. 29 October.

Ancient tomb of Jewish prophet 'in danger' amid Iraq-Kurdish tensions

Seth J. Frantzman (2017). Ancient tomb of Jewish prophet 'in danger' amid Iraq-Kurdish tensions. The Jerusalem Post. 28 October.

U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief

Tehran Times (2017). U.S. court suspends auction of ancient Iranian relief. Tehran Times. 28 October.

Young Gazans mobilize to save Palestine's oldest archaeological site

Moath al-Amoudi (2017). Young Gazans mobilize to save Palestine's oldest archaeological site. Al Monitor. 26 October.

Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London

Anadolu Agency (2017). Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London. Daily Sabah. 24 October.

Saudi Arabia retrieves 52,000 historical artefacts since 2011

Arab News (2017). Saudi Arabia retrieves 52,000 historical artefacts since 2011. Arab News. 22 October.

Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?

Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.

'Stolen Salvador Dali' painting recovered in Lebanon

BBC News (2017). 'Stolen Salvador Dali' painting recovered in Lebanon. BBC News. 19 October.

The history of Iraqi Jews is in jeopardy

Joseph Samuels (2017). The history of Iraqi Jews is in jeopardy. The Washington Post. 19 October.

Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt

Egypt Today (2017). Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt. Egypt Today. 19 October.

Forgery of ancient silk leaves chemical footprint

Louisa Dalton (2017). Forgery of ancient silk leaves chemical footprint. C&EN. 11 October.

Looted Antiquity, Once at Met Museum, to Return to Lebanon

Colin Moynihan (2017). Looted Antiquity, Once at Met Museum, to Return to Lebanon. The New York Times. 11 October.

Turkey launches new initiative to return stolen pieces of Zeugma mosaics from US university

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey launches new initiative to return stolen pieces of Zeugma mosaics from US university. Daily Sabah. 10 October.

Idol Wing IG's special camp office comes up at Tiruchi

R. Rajaram (2017). Idol Wing IG's special camp office comes up at Tiruchi. The Hindu. 9 October.

An Ancient Canaanite Treasure in Gaza Was Leveled to the Ground by Hamas

Associated Press (2017). An Ancient Canaanite Treasure in Gaza Was Leveled to the Ground by Hamas. Haaretz. 6 October.

In Gaza, Hamas levels an ancient treasure

Fares Akram (2017). In Gaza, Hamas levels an ancient treasure. Phys.org. 6 October.

Two works of Ottoman-era Turkish national painter seized 5 years after museum theft

Anadolu Agency (2017). Two works of Ottoman-era Turkish national painter seized 5 years after museum theft. Daily Sabah. 5 October.

Senate Minority Leader: Don't Return Trove of Jewish Artifacts to Iraq

Josefin Dolsten (2017). Senate Minority Leader: Don't Return Trove of Jewish Artifacts to Iraq. The Jerusalem Post. 4 October.

Ancient Statue Damaged by ISIS Resurrected in Damascus

Brigit Katz (2017). Ancient Statue Damaged by ISIS Resurrected in Damascus. Smithsonian.com. 3 October.

Swastikas found spray-painted outside settlement archaeology site

Jacob Magid (2017). Swastikas found spray-painted outside settlement archaeology site. The Times of Israel. 3 October.

Swastikas Painted on Sign to Site of Ancient Susiya Excavation

Hana Levi Julian (2017). Swastikas Painted on Sign to Site of Ancient Susiya Excavation. The Jewish Press. 3 October.

Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). Dead Sea Scrolls scam: Dozens of recently sold fragments are fakes, experts warn. The Times of Israel. 3 October.

US court to decide on terror victims' claim on lent artefacts

Martha Lufkin (2017). US court to decide on terror victims' claim on lent artefacts. The Art Newspaper. 2 October.

The Salvation of Mosul

Joshua Hammer (2017). The Salvation of Mosul. Smithsonian. 1 October.

Palmyra statue damaged by militants goes on display in Damascus

Gulf Times (2017). Palmyra statue damaged by militants goes on display in Damascus. Gulf Times. 1 October.

The archaeological treasures IS failed to destroy

Sebastian Rey, John MacGinnis (2017). The archaeological treasures IS failed to destroy. BBC News. 29 September.

Pezeshknia Painting Stolen

Financial Tribute (2017). Pezeshknia Painting Stolen. Financial Tribute. 26 September.

Manhattan District Attorney Says Antiquity Seized From the Met Should Be Returned to Lebanon

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Manhattan District Attorney Says Antiquity Seized From the Met Should Be Returned to Lebanon. ArtNet News. 26 September.

Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug

Daily Sabah (2017). Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug. Daily Sabah. 26 September.

Cultural guardians

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

Ancient Hercules sarcophagus returns home to Turkey with splendid welcome

Daily Sabah (2017). Ancient Hercules sarcophagus returns home to Turkey with splendid welcome. Daily Sabah. 24 September.

Sarcophagus of Hercules set in place

Daily Sabah (2017). Sarcophagus of Hercules set in place. Daily Sabah. 20 September.

Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art. Ahram Online. 20 September.

No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official

Egypt Independent (2017). No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official. Egypt Independent. 19 September.

New pictures show the destruction of Palmyra

Bel Trew (2017). New pictures show the destruction of Palmyra. The Sunday Times. 18 September.

Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging

Jason Foumberg (2017). Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging. Chicago. 18 September.

Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey

Daily News Egypt (2017). Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey. Daily News Egypt. 17 September.

Thieves break into Latin Catholic Church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artifacts

Çetin Aydın (2017). Thieves break into Latin Catholic Church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artifacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 September.

Tomb raiders vandalize mysterious Judean Desert 'skull cave'

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Tomb raiders vandalize mysterious Judean Desert 'skull cave'. The Jerusalem Post. 15 September.

Roman sarcophagus of Hercules returns home to Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Roman sarcophagus of Hercules returns home to Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 September.

Syrians Launch Campaign to Return Antiquities Stolen in Ongoing War

Anadolu Agency (2017). Syrians Launch Campaign to Return Antiquities Stolen in Ongoing War. Albawaba. 13 September.

Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq

Josefin Dolsten (2017). Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq. The Jewish Star. 13 September.

Turning detective in hunt for artifacts

Zihao Wang (2017). Turning detective in hunt for artifacts. ECNS. 7 September.

Armenia's Ministry of Culture Seeks Return of Ancient Armenian Church Bell from Iran

Armen Press (2017). Armenia's Ministry of Culture Seeks Return of Ancient Armenian Church Bell from Iran. Asbarez. 7 September.

Artifacts stolen by IS from Mosul museum recovered

Nehal Mostafa (2017). Artifacts stolen by IS from Mosul museum recovered. Iraqi News. 3 September.

U.S. returns Saddam Hussein's precious chess board

Mohamed Mostafa (2017). U.S. returns Saddam Hussein's precious chess board. Iraqi News. 2 September.

Iraq establishes new security force to protect its archaeological wealth

Mustafa Saadoun (2017). Iraq establishes new security force to protect its archaeological wealth. Al Monitor. 1 September.

Christie's and Hedge-Fund Titan Move to Quash Turkey's Lawsuit Over 'Stargazer' Idol

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Christie's and Hedge-Fund Titan Move to Quash Turkey's Lawsuit Over 'Stargazer' Idol. ArtNet News. 30 August.

Christie's Defends Sale of 5,000-Year-Old Turkish Idol

Adam Klasfeld (2017). Christie's Defends Sale of 5,000-Year-Old Turkish Idol. Courthouse News Service. 29 August.

Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology

Creede Newton (2017). Hobby Lobby funds Israeli settlement archaeology. Al Jazeera. 26 August.

Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling

Kevin Rawlinson (2017). Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling. The Guardian. 23 August.

Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 23 August.

Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey

Yusuf Koyun (2017). Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey. Andalou Agency. 21 August.

Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq

Amir Harrack (2017). Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq. AINA. 20 August.

War in the Arab world has devastated the region's heritage

The Economist (2017). War in the Arab world has devastated the region's heritage. The Economist. 19 August.

Hex of the Idol: Steinhardt, Christie's Fight Heritage Claim

Christian Berthelsen, Katya Kazakina (2017). Hex of the Idol: Steinhardt, Christie's Fight Heritage Claim. Bloomberg. 18 August.

After the Hobby Lobby scandal, a spotlight on antiquities sales in Israel

Religion News Service (2017). After the Hobby Lobby scandal, a spotlight on antiquities sales in Israel. USA Today. 16 August.

Citizen returns safekept, priceless manuscripts to Mosul university

Mohamed Mostafa (2017). Citizen returns safekept, priceless manuscripts to Mosul university. Iraqi News. 15 August.

Stolen Gandharan artefacts

The Express Tribune (2017). Stolen Gandharan artefacts. The Express Tribune. 12 August.

Jerusalem Drops Plan to Build Luxury Homes Atop Ancient Palestinian Village

Nir Hasson (2017). Jerusalem Drops Plan to Build Luxury Homes Atop Ancient Palestinian Village. Haaretz. 11 August.

Sudan's antiquities are under threat as Gulf crisis rages

Yousra Elbagir (2017). Sudan's antiquities are under threat as Gulf crisis rages. Financial Times. 10 August.

Iran to return 7-century-old bell to Turkey

Ali Mustafayev (2017). Iran to return 7-century-old bell to Turkey. Azernews. 10 August.

Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa

Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 10 August.

Iraq steps up efforts to restore lost heritage at ancient Nimrud

Wassim Bassem (2017). Iraq steps up efforts to restore lost heritage at ancient Nimrud. Al Monitor. 7 August.

U.S. tug of war over disputed relic from Lebanon

AFP (2017). U.S. tug of war over disputed relic from Lebanon. The Daily Star. 4 August.

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

Angus McDowall (2017). Aleppo's Old City can be rebuilt, UNESCO official says. Reuters. 3 August.

Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Katherine McGrath (2017). Back-to-Back Looting Scandals Hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Architectural Digest. 3 August.

Iraq eager to get back antiquities smuggled to US

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Iraq eager to get back antiquities smuggled to US. Al Monitor. 3 August.

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.

The Artist Didn't Steal From Auschwitz, but Rather, From Other Artists

Shaul Setter (2017). The Artist Didn't Steal From Auschwitz, but Rather, From Other Artists. Haaretz. 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.

Met Museum Turns Over Another Relic With Disputed Past to Prosecutors

Tom Mashberg (2017). Met Museum Turns Over Another Relic With Disputed Past to Prosecutors. The New York Times. 1 August.

Waqf officially forms committees to assess any Israeli damages on Al-Aqsa

Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf officially forms committees to assess any Israeli damages on Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 1 August.

Arrest of Jerusalem antiquities dealers opens a smuggling Pandora's Box

Amanda Borschel-Dan (2017). Arrest of Jerusalem antiquities dealers opens a smuggling Pandora's Box. The Times of Israel. 1 August.

Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site

Reuters (2017). Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site. Cyprus Mail. 28 July.

Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests

Rachel Bishop (2017). Stolen £3.3m solid gold Queen Elizabeth II coin 'found melted down' after 'Lebanese mafia' arrests. The Mirror. 28 July.

After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society

Stephen Kalin (2017). After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society. Reuters. 26 July.

Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site

BBC News (2017). Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site. BBC News. 25 July.

Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud

DW (2017). Still no progress in restoring ancient Nimrud. DW. 24 July.

Did an Israeli student steal Auschwitz artifacts for an art exhibit?

Samantha Schmidt (2017). Did an Israeli student steal Auschwitz artifacts for an art exhibit?. The Washington Post. 20 July.

Israeli College to Allow Auschwitz Exhibit After Assurances Artifacts Not Stolen

Naama Riba (2017). Israeli College to Allow Auschwitz Exhibit After Assurances Artifacts Not Stolen. Haaretz. 19 July.

Israeli student admits stealing items from Auschwitz for art project

Peter Beaumont (2017). Israeli student admits stealing items from Auschwitz for art project. The Guardian. 19 July.

Ancient Sebastapolis faces illegal excavations

Anadolu Agency (2017). Ancient Sebastapolis faces illegal excavations. Daily Sabah. 18 July.

Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?

Sigal Samuel (2017). Who Gets to Own Iraq's Religious Heritage?. The Atlantic. 17 July.

British Museum helps return stolen artefact to Uzbekistan

Dalya Alberge (2017). British Museum helps return stolen artefact to Uzbekistan. The Guardian. 17 July.

Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer

The Times of Israel (2017). Ancient Roman Amphitheater in Caesarea sold by Greek Orthodox church to mystery foreign buyer. The Times of Israel. 17 July.

Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza

The Times of Israel (2017). Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza. The Times of Israel. 16 July.

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.

Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case

Michael Press (2017). Dispelling the Myths Around the Hobby Lobby Antiquities Case. Hyperallergic. 14 July.

Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot

Leila Amineddoleh (2017). Why the Feds Were Smart Not to Throw the Book at Hobby Lobby for Buying Iraqi Loot. ArtNet News. 12 July.

Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade

Creede Newton (2017). Hobby Lobby exposes UAE-Israel antiquities trade. Al Jazeera. 12 July.

Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit

The Washington Post (2017). Hobby Lobby emboldens a black market that robs countries of their heritage — and lets the violent profit. The Washington Post. 9 July.

'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say

Steven D'Souza (2017). 'Harder slap than usual': Punishment for importing stolen artifacts isn't severe enough, experts say. CBC. 9 July.

The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained

Isaac Kaplan (2017). The Scandal Over Hobby Lobby's Purchase of 5,500 Smuggled Artifacts, Explained. Artsy. 7 July.

Minister calls Ohio university to return missing artifacts

Daily Sabah (2017). Minister calls Ohio university to return missing artifacts. Daily Sabah. 7 July.

Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible

Julie Zauzmer, Sarah Pulliam Bailey (2017). Hobby Lobby's $3 million smuggling case casts a cloud over the Museum of the Bible. The Washington Post. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities

Claire Voon (2017). Hobby Lobby Busted for Illegally Importing Thousands of Iraqi Antiquities. Hyperallergic. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts

Sarah Birnbaum (2017). Hobby Lobby ignored 'red flags' about stolen Iraqi artifacts. PRI. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage

Candida Moss, Joel Baden (2017). Hobby Lobby's Black-Market Buys Did Real Damage. The New York Times. 6 July.

Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

Alan Feuer (2017). Hobby Lobby Agrees to Forfeit 5,500 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq. The New York Times. 5 July.

Digitally Reconstructing The Faces Of Ancient Palmyra

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

Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Iraq accelerates work on its virtual national museum. Al Monitor. 2 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.

Protesters target Dutch firm involved in removal of 550-year-old tomb from ancient town of Hasankeyf

Tim Cornwall (2017). Protesters target Dutch firm involved in removal of 550-year-old tomb from ancient town of Hasankeyf. The Art Newspaper. 30 June.

Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia

Dale Stephens, Tara Gutman (2017). Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia. The Guardian. 29 June.

Illicit antiquities trade threatening cultural heritage

Stephen Quillen (2017). Illicit antiquities trade threatening cultural heritage. Middle East Online. 28 June.

Supreme Court Takes Up Dispute Over Iran Antiquities in Terror Case

Pete Williams (2017). Supreme Court Takes Up Dispute Over Iran Antiquities in Terror Case. NBC. 27 June.

The many headless Buddha

Emran Feroz (2017). The many headless Buddha. Qantera. 26 June.

Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque. BBC News. 22 June.

Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'

BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'. BBC News. 22 June.

Smugglers caught with 2,500-year-old artifacts from Turkey's Knidos

Daily Sabah (2017). Smugglers caught with 2,500-year-old artifacts from Turkey's Knidos. Daily Sabah. 22 June.

Turkish Hercules on display in Geneva

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Turkish Hercules on display in Geneva. Hurriyet Daily News. 21 June.

Nader Shah's sword stolen from Russian museum

Tehran Times (2017). Nader Shah's sword stolen from Russian museum. Tehran Times. 14 June.

Imaging helps to spot fake ancient daggers

Springer (2017). Imaging helps to spot fake ancient daggers. Science Daily. 12 June.

Israel Nabs 'Antiquities Pirates' at Archaeological Site

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Israel Nabs 'Antiquities Pirates' at Archaeological Site. The Jerusalem Post. 12 June.

ICOM to draw up Iranian antiquities 'red list'

Tehran Times (2017). ICOM to draw up Iranian antiquities 'red list'. Tehran Times. 10 June.

6th-century priest sculpture stolen from museum in southwestern Turkey

Doğan News Agency (2017). 6th-century priest sculpture stolen from museum in southwestern Turkey. Daily Sabah. 8 June.

Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home

G. H. Renaud (2017). Ancient artifacts from Mosul Museum found in IS home. K24. 6 June.

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.

Bulgaria recovers over 5,000 antiquities in joint anti-smuggling op with Turkey, France

AFP (2017). Bulgaria recovers over 5,000 antiquities in joint anti-smuggling op with Turkey, France. Daily Sabah. 26 May.

Ancient tomb seized from treasure hunters in central Turkey

Anadolu Agency (2017). Ancient tomb seized from treasure hunters in central Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 26 May.

UAE's federal council passes antiquities draft law

Samir Salama (2017). UAE's federal council passes antiquities draft law. Zawya. 24 May.

A Digital Database for Threatened Archaeological Sites in the Middle East and North Africa

Claire Voon (2017). A Digital Database for Threatened Archaeological Sites in the Middle East and North Africa. Hyperallergic. 24 May.

National Museum to help Syria restore ancient artefacts

Prague Daily Monitor (2017). National Museum to help Syria restore ancient artefacts. Prague Daily Monitor. 16 May.

Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron

Jacob Magid (2017). Police recover stolen ancient coins, lamps, other antiquities near Hebron. The Times of Israel. 12 May.

Ancient stele turns out to be fake

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Ancient stele turns out to be fake. Hurriyet Daily News. 11 May.

How Jews and Arabs Collaborate on Antiquities Theft in the West Bank

Yotam Berger (2017). How Jews and Arabs Collaborate on Antiquities Theft in the West Bank. Haaretz. 5 May.

Carpet stolen by Armenians from Karabakh, taken to US to be exhibited in Baku

News.Az (2017). Carpet stolen by Armenians from Karabakh, taken to US to be exhibited in Baku. News.Az. 5 May.

At least 89 stolen artifacts returned to Syria: director

Leith Fadel (2017). At least 89 stolen artifacts returned to Syria: director. AMN News. 4 May.

Damascus Museum shows ancient treasures rescued from war

NRT (2017). Damascus Museum shows ancient treasures rescued from war. NRT. 4 May.

Official launch of public database of 'at risk' archaeological sites

Phys.org (2017). Official launch of public database of 'at risk' archaeological sites. Phys.org. 1 May.

Hatra: IS damage to ancient Iraqi city less than feared

BBC News (2017). Hatra: IS damage to ancient Iraqi city less than feared. BBC News. 1 May.

Ancient mummies rot as Yemen war vexes even the dead

Noah Browning (2017). Ancient mummies rot as Yemen war vexes even the dead. Reuters. 1 May.

Smuggled Anatolian idol sold in US

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Smuggled Anatolian idol sold in US. Hurriyet Daily News. 30 April.

Turkey seeks return of 5,000-year-old marble figure

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Turkey seeks return of 5,000-year-old marble figure. Hurriyet Daily News. 29 April.

Illegal excavations stir reaction in Myndos

Doğan News Agency (2017). Illegal excavations stir reaction in Myndos. Hurriyet Daily News. 29 April.

Surprenantes fragrances romaines au BIEL...

Surprising Roman fragrances at Biel...

May Makarem (2017). Surprenantes fragrances romaines au BIEL.... L'Orient Le Jour. 28 April.

Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria

Ido Ben Porat (2017). Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria. Arutz Sheva. 25 April.

Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest

Anadolu Agency (2017). Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest. Hurriyet Daily News. 25 April.

Initiative to return missing pieces from "Gypsy Girl" mosaic in Turkey's Gaziantep

Daily Sabah (2017). Initiative to return missing pieces from "Gypsy Girl" mosaic in Turkey's Gaziantep. Daily Sabah. 20 April.

Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive

Daily Sabah (2017). Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive. Daily Sabah. 17 April.

Tehran Gallerists Charged with Trying to Overthrow Iranian Government

Benjamin Sutton (2017). Tehran Gallerists Charged with Trying to Overthrow Iranian Government. Hyperallergic. 13 April.

Jewish family renews fight for Passover manuscript

Daniel Estrin (2017). Jewish family renews fight for Passover manuscript. The China Post. 12 April.

Humanity's heritage under threat from treasure hunters

Ahmet Günhan (2017). Humanity's heritage under threat from treasure hunters. Daily Sabah. 10 April.

Surprising twists in story behind return of artwork stolen by Nazis

Aron Heller (2017). Surprising twists in story behind return of artwork stolen by Nazis. Seattle Times. 7 April.

How Palestine is working to stop antiquities theft

Aziza Nofal (2017). How Palestine is working to stop antiquities theft. Al Monitor. 6 April.

Turkish gendarmerie confiscate smuggled Picasso painting in Erzurum

Daily Sabah (2017). Turkish gendarmerie confiscate smuggled Picasso painting in Erzurum. Daily Sabah. 6 April.

Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries

Regin Olimberio (2017). Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries. The Science Times. 4 April.

28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US

Owen Jarus (2017). 28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US. Live Science. 4 April.

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.

Calls for support as destroyed Mosul Museum seeks to rebuild

Adnan Abu Zeed (2017). Calls for support as destroyed Mosul Museum seeks to rebuild. Al Monitor. 30 March.

Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists

Nir Hasson (2017). Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists. Haaretz. 29 March.

Lawyer: Art dealer accepts prized coffin's return to Turkey

Jamey Keaten (2017). Lawyer: Art dealer accepts prized coffin's return to Turkey. The Tribune. 28 March.

3 arrested for selling ancient artifacts in Istanbul

Daily Sabah (2017). 3 arrested for selling ancient artifacts in Istanbul. Daily Sabah. 27 March.

Ancient sarcophagus to be returned to Turkey nearly 60 years after it was stolen

Daily Sabah (2017). Ancient sarcophagus to be returned to Turkey nearly 60 years after it was stolen. Daily Sabah. 24 March.

Turkish Artist Zehra Doğan Sentenced to Prison for Painting of Kurdish Town Attack

Perwana Nazif (2017). Turkish Artist Zehra Doğan Sentenced to Prison for Painting of Kurdish Town Attack. ArtNet News. 24 March.

Red list of Iraqi artifacts available in Turkish

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Red list of Iraqi artifacts available in Turkish. Hurriyet Daily News. 23 March.

150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport

Middle East Monitor (2017). 150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport. Middle East Monitor. 22 March.

6,000-year-old relic handed to Saudi government

Arab News (2017). 6,000-year-old relic handed to Saudi government. Arab News. 21 March.

Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation

Alice Morby (2017). Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation. Dezeen. 21 March.

$100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016

Owen Jarus (2017). $100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016. CBS. 21 March.

Saving Syria's heritage: Archaeologists discover invisible solution

Frank Gardner (2017). Saving Syria's heritage: Archaeologists discover invisible solution. BBC News. 21 March.

UAE pledges $15m to protect heritage sites in conflict areas

The Gulf Today (2017). UAE pledges $15m to protect heritage sites in conflict areas. The Gulf Today. 20 March.

Donors urged to guard heritage threatened by war, extremism

Associated Press (2017). Donors urged to guard heritage threatened by war, extremism. The Daily Mail. 20 March.

Law of Return

Jonathan Kandell (2017). Law of Return. Art & Antiques. 17 March.

Art Trafficking

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

Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations

Eileen Kinsella (2017). Christie's Dubai Yanks Iraqi Painting From Sale Over Smuggling Allegations. ArtNet News. 17 March.

Diving Robbers Are Looting Underwater Treasures, Archaeologists Wail

Philippe Bohstrom (2017). Diving Robbers Are Looting Underwater Treasures, Archaeologists Wail. Haaretz. 15 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.

Scars of looting, destruction all that remain at Mosul museum

Kawa Omar (2017). Scars of looting, destruction all that remain at Mosul museum. Reuters. 11 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.

A Painting and News Report Land a Turkish Artist in Prison

Seph Rodney (2017). A Painting and News Report Land a Turkish Artist in Prison. Hyperallergic. 9 March.

Antiquities agency chief says Jordan Codices fake

The Jordan Times (2017). Antiquities agency chief says Jordan Codices fake. The Jordan Times. 9 March.

Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 8 March.

As Dubai's Skyline Adds a Trophy, the Architect Calls It Stolen

Peter S. Goodman (2017). As Dubai's Skyline Adds a Trophy, the Architect Calls It Stolen. The New York Times. 8 March.

Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul

Associated Press (2017). Photos reveal ISIL's destruction to antiquities museum in Mosul. The National. 8 March.

Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2017). Antiquities theft from second temple period prevented in central Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 6 March.

Old fisherman still homesick

Ozgen Acar (2017). Old fisherman still homesick. Hurriyet Daily News. 4 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

BBC News (2017). Palmyra: Syrian forces 'completely retake' IS-held town. BBC News. 2 March.

Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces

The Jordan Times (2017). Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces. The Jordan Times. 1 March.

Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul

Josie Ensor (2017). Previously untouched 600BC palace discovered under shrine demolished by Isil in Mosul. The Telegraph. 28 February.

Archaeologist: Kuwait keen to safeguard relics

Khaled Al-Jabbar (2017). Archaeologist: Kuwait keen to safeguard relics. KUNA. 27 February.

In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage

AFP (2017). In Mosul, a long-term battle to repair Iraq's heritage. The Jordan Times. 26 February.

Azerbaijan to appeal to UNESCO over illegal archaeological activity in occupied lands

APA (2017). Azerbaijan to appeal to UNESCO over illegal archaeological activity in occupied lands. APA. 24 February.

Turkish Publisher Shuts Down Magazine for Printing Moses Cartoon

Jillian Steinhauer (2017). Turkish Publisher Shuts Down Magazine for Printing Moses Cartoon. Hyperallergic. 23 February.

Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group

Associated Press (2017). Iraq hopes to reclaim heritage lost to Islamic State group. The Daily Mail. 23 February.

The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS

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

Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription

Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Minister offers Turkish mayor elephants for ancient Hebrew inscription. The Times of Israel. 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.

An Artful Robbery

Yvonne Dewerne (2017). An Artful Robbery. Harpers Bazaar. 21 February.

Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale

Christopher D. Shea (2017). Looted Iraqi Art, Since Recovered, Will Be Shown at the Venice Biennale. The New York Times. 20 February.

Family catches antiquity thief in the act

Arutz Sheva (2017). Family catches antiquity thief in the act. Arutz Sheva. 20 February.

Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins

Ilan Ben Zion (2017). Palestinian nabbed at crossing with sack of ancient coins. The Times of Israel. 20 February.

Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale

Colin Randall (2017). Ancient artefacts leave Iraq for the 57th Venice Biennale. The National. 20 February.

Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt

Ido Ben Porat (2017). Israeli authorities foil ancient Roman coin smuggling attempt. Arutz Sheva. 20 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.

In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage

WKNO (2017). In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage. WKNO. 16 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.

New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries

Michelle Z. Donahue (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries. National Geographic. 14 February.

Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany

Ömer Erbil (2017). Stolen artifacts from Turkey found in Germany. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 February.

South Korea ex-culture minister charged over artist blacklist

AFP (2017). South Korea ex-culture minister charged over artist blacklist. Art Daily. 11 February.

Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage

Katharyn Hanson (2017). Why We Need to Fight to Save Mosul's Cultural Heritage. Smithsonian. 9 February.

Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary

PanArmenian (2017). Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary. PanArmenian. 9 February.

New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years

Bethan McKernan (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years. The Independent. 9 February.

5 detained in Turkey for attempting to sell painting claimed to be Picasso's work

Daily Sabah (2017). 5 detained in Turkey for attempting to sell painting claimed to be Picasso's work. Daily Sabah. 9 February.

Iran displays ancient Persian artifacts returned from the US

Amir Vahdat (2017). Iran displays ancient Persian artifacts returned from the US. Phys.org. 8 February.

Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey

Daily Sabah (2017). Police seize 1 billion liras worth of Hellenistic jewelry in western Turkey. Daily Sabah. 7 February.

Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site

Elisha Ben Kimon (2017). Antiquities robber caught red-handed in a Byzantine site. Ynet News. 7 February.

Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle

Loaa Adel (2017). Najaf Police confiscates 35 artifacts hidden inside vehicle. Iraqi News. 5 February.

Stacks of Stolen Historic Artifacts Seized in Acre

David Israel (2017). Stacks of Stolen Historic Artifacts Seized in Acre. The Jewish Press. 30 January.

Israeli paintings stolen in Brazil

Arutz Sheva (2017). Israeli paintings stolen in Brazil. Arutz Sheva. 26 January.

Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul

ABC Australia (2017). Ancient Assyrian artefacts discovered in raid on Islamic State safe house in Mosul. ABC Australia. 26 January.

Looted Syrian antiquities for sale in Denmark: police

The Local (2017). Looted Syrian antiquities for sale in Denmark: police. The Local. 24 January.

Terror fear hits Troy

Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Terror fear hits Troy. Hurriyet Daily News. 24 January.

Smugglers captured trying to sell ancient artifacts

Ihlas News Agency (2017). Smugglers captured trying to sell ancient artifacts. Daily Sabah. 23 January.

A no-strike list may shield Yemen's ancient treasures from war

Aisling Irwin (2017). A no-strike list may shield Yemen's ancient treasures from war. New Scientist. 23 January.

Europol: Nearly 250 arrests in Operation Bosphorus against smuggling of Turkish pistols via Bulgaria

The Sofia Globe (2017). Europol: Nearly 250 arrests in Operation Bosphorus against smuggling of Turkish pistols via Bulgaria. The Sofia Globe. 23 January.

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.

Caught red-handed: 11 grave robbers arrested at northern ruins

Arutz Sheva (2017). Caught red-handed: 11 grave robbers arrested at northern ruins. Arutz Sheva. 19 January.

Syria: Islamic State group 'kills 12' in Palmyra

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

British woman returns 4,500 year-old Yortan jug to Turkey

Nurbanu Kizil (2017). British woman returns 4,500 year-old Yortan jug to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 19 January.

Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation

Ori Lewis (2017). Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation. Reuters. 18 January.

Iraqi artist recreates ancient works destroyed by IS

Dawn (2017). Iraqi artist recreates ancient works destroyed by IS. Dawn. 17 January.

Lebanon first to return looted Syria artifacts

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

Official laments smuggling of invaluable Shia manuscripts

Mehr News Agency (2017). Official laments smuggling of invaluable Shia manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 12 January.

Karak Castle reopens its gates after December attack

The Jordan Times (2017). Karak Castle reopens its gates after December attack. The Jordan Times. 5 January.

In focus: Tehran museum puts on show newly recuperated relics

Tehran Times (2017). In focus: Tehran museum puts on show newly recuperated relics. Tehran Times. 4 January.

Restitution of Persepolis Collection Expected

Financial Tribute (2017). Restitution of Persepolis Collection Expected. Financial Tribute. 4 January.

Syria monuments damage 'akin to looting Welsh castles'

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

Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving mess to looters

Lori Hinnant (2016). Turning Iraq history to rubble, leaving mess to looters. The Detroit News. 31 December.

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.

Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan. Egypt Independent. 26 December.

Iraq seizes manuscript worth millions stolen in Kuwait

Gulf News (2016). Iraq seizes manuscript worth millions stolen in Kuwait. Kuwait News Agency. 23 December.

New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Found in Judean Desert

Philippe Bohstrom (2016). New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Found in Judean Desert. Haaretz. 21 December.

Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara art gallery

Shaun Walker (2016). Russian ambassador to Turkey shot dead in Ankara art gallery. The Guardian. 20 December.

Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery

Owen Jarus (2016). Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery. Live Science. 16 December.

Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE. Ahram Online. 15 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.

UNESCO Director General sends rapid assessment mission to the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq

UNESCO (2016). UNESCO Director General sends rapid assessment mission to the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq. UNESCO. 14 December.

Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Three looters busted plundering ancient tomb in Galilee. The Times of Israel. 14 December.

UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS

Lori Hinnant (2016). UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS. The Republic. 14 December.

Palmyra: IS retakes ancient Syrian city

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

Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'

Lucy Kafanov (2016). Iraqis Mourn Destruction of Ancient City of Nimrud: ISIS 'Tried to Destroy the Identity of Iraq'. NBC. 11 December.

Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries

University of Surrey (2016). Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries. Heritage Daily. 9 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.

The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities

Peter Hellyer (2016). The UAE can become a safe haven for antiquities. The National. 5 December.

Nations set to approve heritage protection fund

AFP (2016). Nations set to approve heritage protection fund. The Daily Mail. 3 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.

Five Nobel winners urge action to protect heritage sites

AFP (2016). Five Nobel winners urge action to protect heritage sites. The Economic Times. 2 December.

UAE hosts global push to save antiquities from conflict

BBC News (2016). UAE hosts global push to save antiquities from conflict. BBC News. 2 December.

Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco

Naser Al Wasmi (2016). Protecting culture vital for identity and peace,' says head of Unesco. The National. 1 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.

How ISIL destroyed Nimrud

John Beck (2016). How ISIL destroyed Nimrud. Al Jazeera. 1 December.

Debate over whether Afghanistan's Buddhas should be reconstructed

Sky News (2016). Debate over whether Afghanistan's Buddhas should be reconstructed. Sky News. 30 November.

Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.

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.

Six men jailed over Dh40,000 theft from villa

Bassam Za'za' (2016). Six men jailed over Dh40,000 theft from villa. Gulf News. 28 November.

Who deserves millions in art seized from Marcoses?

Associated Press (2016). Who deserves millions in art seized from Marcoses?. Inquirer. 28 November.

Iran Cancels Long-Awaited Exhibition of Shah Collection in Berlin

Caroline Elbaor (2016). Iran Cancels Long-Awaited Exhibition of Shah Collection in Berlin. ArtNet News. 28 November.

Piecing back together an Iraqi archaeological gem blown sky-high by Isis

Martin Chulov (2016). Piecing back together an Iraqi archaeological gem blown sky-high by Isis. The Guardian. 24 November.

Court: Names of Israeli Archaeologists Digging in West Bank Can Stay Secret

Nir Hasson (2016). Court: Names of Israeli Archaeologists Digging in West Bank Can Stay Secret. Haaretz. 22 November.

UAE and France to announce new partnership on safeguarding endangered cultural heritage

MENAFM (2016). UAE and France to announce new partnership on safeguarding endangered cultural heritage. MENAFN. 16 November.

Nimrud: Photos show IS destruction of ancient Iraqi city

BBC News (2016). Nimrud: Photos show IS destruction of ancient Iraqi city. BBC News. 15 November.

Drones fly over ancient Nimrud to help secure Assyrian ruins

Ahmed Rasheed (2016). Drones fly over ancient Nimrud to help secure Assyrian ruins. Reuters. 14 November.

Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?

SBS (2016). Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?. SBS. 14 November.

Arson in the Kidron Valley Damages Architectural Jewels

Ilana Messika (2016). Arson in the Kidron Valley Damages Architectural Jewels. The Jewish Press. 13 November.

How NGOs are helping preserve Syria's heritage

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

Nimrud: Iraqi forces 'retake ancient city from IS'

BBC News (2016). Nimrud: Iraqi forces 'retake ancient city from IS'. BBC News. 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.

Italy returns scores of smuggled artifacts to Iran

Tehran Times (2016). Italy returns scores of smuggled artifacts to Iran. Tehran Times. 9 November.

Prince Charles warns of cultural destruction on UAE visit

Sean Coughlan (2016). Prince Charles warns of cultural destruction on UAE visit. BBC News. 7 November.

Is Israel's Big New Find a Hoax?

Candida Moss (2016). Is Israel's Big New Find a Hoax?. The Daily Beast. 6 November.

'Lead Sea Scrolls' row reopened

Richard Brooks (2016). 'Lead Sea Scrolls' row reopened. The Sunday Times. 6 November.

Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO

Tovah Lazaroff (2016). Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO. The Jerusalem Post. 6 November.

Protesters Demand Sculpture Be Removed from Contemporary Istanbul

Art Forum (2016). Protesters Demand Sculpture Be Removed from Contemporary Istanbul. Art Forum. 4 November.

'Activists held' at King Cyrus tomb in Iran

BBC News (2016). 'Activists held' at King Cyrus tomb in Iran. BBC News. 31 October.

Iraqi heritage sites again at risk in Mosul operation

AFP (2016). Iraqi heritage sites again at risk in Mosul operation. The Daily Mail. 31 October.

Photographer Steve McCurry speaks out against arrest of Sharbat Gula, the 'Afghan girl with green eyes'

Gareth Harris (2016). Photographer Steve McCurry speaks out against arrest of Sharbat Gula, the 'Afghan girl with green eyes'. The Art Newspaper. 27 October.

Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?

Owen Jarus (2016). Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?. Live Science. 26 October.

'Afghan Girl' in 1985 National Geographic Photo Is Arrested in Pakistan

Christine Hauser (2016). 'Afghan Girl' in 1985 National Geographic Photo Is Arrested in Pakistan. The New York Times. 26 October.

These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.

The Jerusalem Post (2016). These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.. The Jerusalem Post. 24 October.

A tale of Vermeers, art experts, and the most notorious- forger of the 20th century

Maya Margit (2016). A tale of Vermeers, art experts, and the most notorious- forger of the 20th century. I24 News. 21 October.

Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State. The Times of Israel. 20 October.

Emirati Police Holding 3 Foreigners Trying to Sell Artifacts

Associated Press (2016). Emirati Police Holding 3 Foreigners Trying to Sell Artifacts. ABC United States. 18 October.

Qatar Museums opens 'Fragments' exhibition in Katara

QNA (2016). Qatar Museums opens 'Fragments' exhibition in Katara. GDN Online. 18 October.

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.

Khalifa issues law on cultural heritage objects

Gulf News (2016). Khalifa issues law on cultural heritage objects. Gulf News. 12 October.

Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?

Owen Jarus (2016). Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?. Live Science. 10 October.

Basra Museum: How Saddam's palace was given to the people

BBC News (2016). Basra Museum: How Saddam's palace was given to the people. BBC News. 8 October.

Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel. Egypt Independent. 7 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.

Ancient Assyrian site graffitied with Kurdish flag to be restored

Paul Antonopoulos (2016). Ancient Assyrian site graffitied with Kurdish flag to be restored. AMN News. 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.

Raiders of the Lost Archive: How Newly Discovered Manuscripts of Afghanistan Ended Up in Israel

Michael Press (2016). Raiders of the Lost Archive: How Newly Discovered Manuscripts of Afghanistan Ended Up in Israel. Hyperallergic. 5 October.

Lebanese activists fight to save Beirut's architectural heritage

Changiz M. Varzi (2016). Lebanese activists fight to save Beirut's architectural heritage. Equal Times. 5 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.

ISIS destroys, loots archaeological sites near Kirkuk

Amir Abdallah (2016). ISIS destroys, loots archaeological sites near Kirkuk. Iraqi News. 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.

Saudi strikes raze ancient Yemen towers

Bel Trew (2016). Saudi strikes raze ancient Yemen towers. The Times. 21 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.

Iraq struggles to stop antiquities smuggling

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Iraq struggles to stop antiquities smuggling. Al Monitor. 19 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.

Araiji calls for new antiquities law

Lebanese Republic (2016). Araiji calls for new antiquities law. National News Agency. 14 September.

Arqueólogos intentan hacer de Afganistán un museo entre saqueos

Archaeologists intend to make Afghanistan a museum despite looting

Panorama (2016). Arqueólogos intentan hacer de Afganistán un museo entre saqueos. Panorama. 14 September.

Police searching stolen vehicle finds 2nd century tomb in Bursa

Daily Sabah (2016). Police searching stolen vehicle finds 2nd century tomb in Bursa. Daily Sabah. 10 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.

Kuwaiti official urges end to theft of Arab culture

KUNA (2016). Kuwaiti official urges end to theft of Arab culture. Kuwait News Agency. 8 September.

Digital Troves, Providing Insights and Reuniting Antiquities

Eve M. Kahn (2016). Digital Troves, Providing Insights and Reuniting Antiquities. The New York Times. 8 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.

Amman hosts conference to launch regional task force to combat cultural racketeering

Petra (2016). Amman hosts conference to launch regional task force to combat cultural racketeering. Petra. 6 September.

Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria

Erik Stokstad (2016). Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria. Science. 6 September.

UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen

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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.

Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism

Assaf Kamar (2016). Ancient capital of Israel site beset by vandalism. Ynet News. 3 September.

Ancient artifact smugglers arrested in south Lebanon

The Daily Star (2016). Ancient artifact smugglers arrested in south Lebanon. The Daily Star. 3 September.

How Yemen's past is being erased, one air strike at a time

Peter Osborne (2016). How Yemen's past is being erased, one air strike at a time. Middle East Eye. 2 September.

11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey

Daily Sabah (2016). 11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey. Daily Sabah. 30 August.

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.

From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered

Simon Jenkins (2016). From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered. The Guardian. 25 August.

Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise

Mikolai Napieralski (2016). Qatar's oil boom created the world's most extravagant art scene—and also led to its demise. Quartz. 24 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.

Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'

Ylenia Gostoli (2016). Israeli museum transfer sets 'dangerous precedent'. Al Jazeera. 24 August.

Tomb raiders pillaged ancient Kazakhstan pyramid leaving only skulls and pottery

Lara Rebello (2016). Tomb raiders pillaged ancient Kazakhstan pyramid leaving only skulls and pottery. International Business Times. 23 August.

Iran to Reclaim Achaemenid Tablets from US after 80 Years

Iranian Students News (2016). Iran to Reclaim Achaemenid Tablets from US after 80 Years. Iran Front Page. 22 August.

Smithsonian, other agencies protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria

Joe Davidson (2016). Smithsonian, other agencies protect artifacts in Iraq, Syria. The Washington Post. 19 August.

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.

Ancient breakwater in Istanbul broken

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). Ancient breakwater in Istanbul broken. Hurriyet Daily News. 11 August.

MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb

Roi Kais (2016). MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb. Ynet News. 8 August.

Franz Kafka literary legal battle ends as Israel's high court rules in favor of library

AFP (2016). Franz Kafka literary legal battle ends as Israel's high court rules in favor of library. The Guardian. 8 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.

Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock. The Jerusalem Post. 4 August.

The foot of Zeus

Llewelyn Morgan (2016). The foot of Zeus. Prospect Magazine. 3 August.

Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen

AFP (2016). Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen. Al Arabiya. 31 July.

Turkish painter and journalist Zehra Doğan arrested

Helen Stoilas (2016). Turkish painter and journalist Zehra Doğan arrested. The Art Newspaper. 29 July.

Two Britons among 12 people to face trial for taking samples from archaeological sites

GDN Online (2016). Two Britons among 12 people to face trial for taking samples from archaeological sites. GDN Online. 28 July.

Undermined by silence: lack of provenance is devastating flaw of al-Sabah collection catalogue

Jane Jakeman (2016). Undermined by silence: lack of provenance is devastating flaw of al-Sabah collection catalogue. The Art Newspaper. 26 July.

Ancient Treasures Shouldn't Be Compensation for Terror Victims

Noah Feldman (2016). Ancient Treasures Shouldn't Be Compensation for Terror Victims. Bloomberg. 25 July.

High Court of Justice okays transfer of ancient library to western Jerusalem

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). High Court of Justice okays transfer of ancient library to western Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Post. 24 July.

Citizens map out Gaza's history

Moath Al-Amoudi (2016). Citizens map out Gaza's history. Al Monitor. 24 July.

Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts

Mehr News Agency (2016). Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 23 July.

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.

Museums win bid to keep antiquities

Patricia Manson (2016). Museums win bid to keep antiquities. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. 20 July.

Travel ban lifted on leading Iranian artist

Gareth Harris (2016). Travel ban lifted on leading Iranian artist. The Art Newspaper. 19 July.

Sumerian city of Lagash slowly emerging from desert sands

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Sumerian city of Lagash slowly emerging from desert sands. Al Monitor. 19 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.

Netanyahu Reportedly Secreted Auschwitz Blueprints to Israel

The Jewish Voice (2016). Netanyahu Reportedly Secreted Auschwitz Blueprints to Israel. The Jewish Voice. 13 July.

Police seize priceless 2,000-year-old Aphrodite statue in Istanbul

Doğan News Agency (2016). Police seize priceless 2,000-year-old Aphrodite statue in Istanbul. Hurriyet Daily News. 12 July.

Turkey's artists face growing government pressure

Sukru Kucukshin (2016). Turkey's artists face growing government pressure. Al Monitor. 11 July.

Leading Iranian artist accused by authorities of disturbing the peace

Gareth Harris (2016). Leading Iranian artist accused by authorities of disturbing the peace. The Art Newspaper. 11 July.

Syria, Colonialism, and the Yale Art Gallery

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

Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel

JTA (2016). Netanyahu unwittingly secreted original Auschwitz blueprints to Israel. The Times of Israel. 7 July.

The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked

Gareth Harris (2016). The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked. The Art Newspaper. 5 July.

Louvre Abu Dhabi to host summit on culture versus terrorism

Vincent Noce (2016). Louvre Abu Dhabi to host summit on culture versus terrorism. The Art Newspaper. 5 July.

Authorities combine to catch antiquities thieves

Arutz Sheva (2016). Authorities combine to catch antiquities thieves. Arutz Sheva. 4 July.

Renowned Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli barred from leaving country

Saeed Kamali Dehghan (2016). Renowned Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli barred from leaving country. The Guardian. 2 July.

Prized Lion of Babylon joins list of crumbling Iraqi antiquities

Adnan Abu Zeed (2016). Prized Lion of Babylon joins list of crumbling Iraqi antiquities. Al Monitor. 30 June.

The politics and poetry of restoring war ruins

Gulf News (2016). The politics and poetry of restoring war ruins. Gulf News. 29 June.

Saudi heritage revival too late to save many cultural treasures

Angus McDowall (2016). Saudi heritage revival too late to save many cultural treasures. Reuters. 22 June.

Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction

Associated Press (2016). Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction. Haaretz. 21 June.

Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 19 June.

Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel. Ahram Online. 16 June.

Picasso Sculpture in Dispute Goes to Leon Black; Rival Owner to Receive Compensation

Robin Pogrebin (2016). Picasso Sculpture in Dispute Goes to Leon Black; Rival Owner to Receive Compensation. The New York Times. 15 June.

Raid in upscale Jerusalem plaza uncovers hundreds of illicitly traded relics

I24 News (2016). Raid in upscale Jerusalem plaza uncovers hundreds of illicitly traded relics. I24 News. 15 June.

High school students restore vandalized Ashdod historic site after 'paint party'

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). High school students restore vandalized Ashdod historic site after 'paint party'. The Jerusalem Post. 13 June.

Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul

Yeni Şafak (2016). Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul. Yeni Şafak. 13 June.

Stolen Ottoman-era artifacts recovered in Istanbul

Yeni Şafak (2016). Stolen Ottoman-era artifacts recovered in Istanbul. Yeni Şafak. 8 June.

Daesh claims to destroy yet another ancient Iraqi temple

Anadolu Agency (2016). Daesh claims to destroy yet another ancient Iraqi temple. Daily Sabah. 7 June.

US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation

Geneva Sands (2016). US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation. ABC United States. 6 June.

Palestine demands return of seized artefacts

Nasouh Nazzal (2016). Palestine demands return of seized artefacts. Gulf News. 6 June.

Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car

Ari Soffer (2016). Driver smuggled antiquities in Norwegian Ambassador's car. Israel National News. 6 June.

Questions raised after famous statue disappears in Ankara

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). Questions raised after famous statue disappears in Ankara. Hurriyet Daily News. 3 June.

Ancient stela lost after discovery

Ömer Erbil (2016). Ancient stela lost after discovery. Hurriyet Daily News. 2 June.

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.

Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea

Mike Smith (2016). Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea. Yahoo News. 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.

National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves

Yoni Kempinski (2016). National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves. Arutz Sheva. 25 May.

Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts

Reuters (2016). Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts. Ahram Online. 22 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.

How Christie's helped to return a looted treasure to Afghanistan

Christie's (2016). How Christie's helped to return a looted treasure to Afghanistan. Christie's. 20 May.

Iran Arrests Eight Models for Posting "Un-Islamic" Photos on Instagram

Carey Dunne (2016). Iran Arrests Eight Models for Posting "Un-Islamic" Photos on Instagram. Hyperallergic. 18 May.

After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt. The Times of Israel. 18 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.

Palestinian Museum Prepares to Open, Minus Exhibits

James Glanz (2016). Palestinian Museum Prepares to Open, Minus Exhibits. The New York Times. 16 May.

In new crackdown, antiquities authorities tighten noose around dealers, thieves

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). In new crackdown, antiquities authorities tighten noose around dealers, thieves. The Times of Israel. 16 May.

CHTHO asks Iranians abroad to report smuggled artifacts

Tehran Times (2016). CHTHO asks Iranians abroad to report smuggled artifacts. Tehran Times. 14 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.

Ancient Persian seals returned by U.S. to go on display

Tehran Times (2016). Ancient Persian seals returned by U.S. to go on display. Tehran Times. 11 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.

The man who helped save Afghanistan's treasures from ravages of war

Sune Engel Rasmussen (2016). The man who helped save Afghanistan's treasures from ravages of war. The Guardian. 5 May.

IS Files Reveal Assad's Deals With Militants

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

Artists in Guggenheim Show Urge Museum to Resume Talks on Migrant Rights in Abu Dhabi

Carey Dunne (2016). Artists in Guggenheim Show Urge Museum to Resume Talks on Migrant Rights in Abu Dhabi. Hyperallergic. 29 April.

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

Daily Sabah (2016). Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul. Daily Sabah. 29 April.

Youths vandalize historic site

Matan Tzuri (2016). Youths vandalize historic site. Ynet News. 27 April.

Stolen Sarcophagus Returned

Ahmet Balan (2016). Stolen Sarcophagus Returned. Associated Press. 26 April.

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.

Jewish family makes claims to prized Passover manuscript

Associated Press (2016). Jewish family makes claims to prized Passover manuscript. The Daily Mail. 21 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.

Exclusive Photos Show Destruction of Nineveh Gates by ISIS

Kristin Romey (2016). Exclusive Photos Show Destruction of Nineveh Gates by ISIS. National Geographic. 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.

Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities

Barbara Slavin (2016). Private collectors fuel demand for looted Mideast antiquities. Al Monitor. 7 April.

Is the Israel Museum's Birds' Head Haggadah Nazi-era loot?

David D'Arcy (2016). Is the Israel Museum's Birds' Head Haggadah Nazi-era loot?. The Art Newspaper. 6 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.

ICE returns dinosaur skeletons, eggs to Mongolia

ICE (2016). ICE returns dinosaur skeletons, eggs to Mongolia. ICE. 5 April.

Historic castle destroyed by sea and treasure hunters in Turkey's west

Ömer Erbil (2016). Historic castle destroyed by sea and treasure hunters in Turkey's west. Hurriyet Daily News. 4 April.

Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes

Martin Bailey (2016). Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.

Gagosian Attracts NY Scrutiny Over Picasso Deal for Leon Black

Keri Geiger (2016). Gagosian Attracts NY Scrutiny Over Picasso Deal for Leon Black. Bloomberg. 1 April.

After 25 years, German doctor returns rare, ancient coin to Israel

The Canadian Jewish News (2016). After 25 years, German doctor returns rare, ancient coin to Israel. The Canadian Jewish News. 30 March.

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.

Unemployed Iraqis join in looting of antiquities

Wassim Bassem (2016). Unemployed Iraqis join in looting of antiquities. Al Monitor. 28 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.

Yemeni authorities jail Jewish man over airlifted Torah

Sandy Rashty (2016). Yemeni authorities jail Jewish man over airlifted Torah. The Jewish Chronicle. 24 March.

World's most expensive plate seized in Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). World's most expensive plate seized in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 March.

Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk

AFP (2016). Thai gardener whose $20 mn heist caused Blue Diamond Affair becomes monk. Hindustan Times. 17 March.

Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto

Jillian D'Amours (2016). Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto. Middle East Eye. 17 March.

American tourist sneaks into ancient Jerusalem cave in overnight treasure hunt

Alexander J. Apfel (2016). American tourist sneaks into ancient Jerusalem cave in overnight treasure hunt. Ynet News. 16 March.

The Trouble With the Maadana: Could an Israeli national symbol be a fake?

Daniel Estrin (2016). The Trouble With the Maadana: Could an Israeli national symbol be a fake?. New Republic. 16 March.

Ancient Statue Is Seized From Manhattan Gallery

Tom Mashberg (2016). Ancient Statue Is Seized From Manhattan Gallery. The New York Times. 16 March.

Cómo se roban la historia siria

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

The antiquities looting crisis in the Middle East

George Richards (2016). The antiquities looting crisis in the Middle East. Al Jazeera. 12 March.

Quarry workers 'erasing history' in Antalya with soap, sponge

Doğan News Agency (2016). Quarry workers 'erasing history' in Antalya with soap, sponge. Hurriyet Daily News. 12 March.

Antiquities: The Spoils of War

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

Museum of Lost Objects: Looted Sumerian Seal

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Looted Sumerian Seal. BBC News. 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

UNESCO (2016). UNESCO and French and Swiss heritage professionals stand up for the safeguarding of Syrian heritage. UNESCO. 10 March.

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.

Museum of Lost Objects: The Winged Bull of Nineveh

Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Winged Bull of Nineveh. BBC News. 29 February.

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.

Tel Aviv: Burglars indicted for heist of 17th Century manuscripts

Ben Hartman (2016). Tel Aviv: Burglars indicted for heist of 17th Century manuscripts. The Jerusalem Post. 28 February.

Boy finds ancient figurine during Beit She'an outing

Times of Israel (2016). Boy finds ancient figurine during Beit She'an outing. The Times of Israel. 25 February.

Judge Swaps Vote on Iran Bank to Save Relics

Adam Klasfeld (2016). Judge Swaps Vote on Iran Bank to Save Relics. Courthouse News Service. 23 February.

Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple

The Hindu (2016). Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple. The Hindu. 19 February.

Home at last: 39 historic artifacts from Anatolia returned

Burcu Calik (2016). Home at last: 39 historic artifacts from Anatolia returned. Daily Sabah. 15 February.

Drones for research: Use of the UAV in archaeology

Popular Archaeology (2016). Drones for research: Use of the UAV in archaeology. Popular Archaeology. 14 February.

Spray painted tomb to be cleaned by experts

Doğan News Agency (2016). Spray painted tomb to be cleaned by experts. Hurriyet Daily News. 11 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.

Ancient coins were replaced with fakes between 2001-2002 — PM

Raed Omari (2016). Ancient coins were replaced with fakes between 2001-2002 — PM. The Jordan Times. 9 February.

'Buyer, Be Fair' Nonagenarian Warns Owner of Family Art Stolen in WW2

Ofer Aderet (2016). 'Buyer, Be Fair' Nonagenarian Warns Owner of Family Art Stolen in WW2. Haaretz. 8 February.

Iran's Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US

Tasnim News Agency (2016). Iran's Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US. Tasnim News Agency. 6 February.

Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'

Amel Ahmed (2016). Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'. Al Jazeera. 5 February.

Billionaire Leon Black Revealed as Mystery Buyer for Contested Picasso Bust

Sarah Cascone (2016). Billionaire Leon Black Revealed as Mystery Buyer for Contested Picasso Bust. ArtNet News. 4 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.

House panel looking into museum artefacts after 400 ancient coins replaced with fakes

Rana Husseini (2016). House panel looking into museum artefacts after 400 ancient coins replaced with fakes. The Jordan Times. 3 February.

Picasso painting seized in Turkey dismissed as fake

AFP (2016). Picasso painting seized in Turkey dismissed as fake. Hurriyet Daily News. 2 February.

Arts: le "Picasso" saisi en Turquie serait un faux

France 24 (2016). Arts: le "Picasso" saisi en Turquie serait un faux. France 24. 1 February.

Temporary Agreement Reached in Custody Battle Over Picasso Bust

Robin Pogrebin (2016). Temporary Agreement Reached in Custody Battle Over Picasso Bust. The New York Times. 1 February.

Turkish police seize Picasso's masterpiece in anti-smuggling operation

Emre Basaran (2016). Turkish police seize Picasso's masterpiece in anti-smuggling operation. Daily Sabah. 30 January.

Historic castle cleansed of graffiti

Doğan News Agency (2016). Historic castle cleansed of graffiti. Hurriyet Daily News. 28 January.

The Economist uses virtual reality to reconstruct museum lost in IS attack

Jessica Goodfellow (2016). The Economist uses virtual reality to reconstruct museum lost in IS attack. The Drum. 28 January.

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.

Italians Mock Cover-Up of Nude Statues for Iranian's Visit

Elisabetta Povoledo (2016). Italians Mock Cover-Up of Nude Statues for Iranian's Visit. The New York Times. 27 January.

Rome spares Iranian president's blushes by covering nude statues

Stephanie Kirchgaessner (2016). Rome spares Iranian president's blushes by covering nude statues. The Guardian. 26 January.

Lebanese authorities backtrack over high-profile curator's passport renewal

Gareth Harris (2016). Lebanese authorities backtrack over high-profile curator's passport renewal. The Art Newspaper. 25 January.

New Tool Maps Cultural Trail of Destruction Left by Islamic Extremist Groups

Lucy Westcott (2016). New Tool Maps Cultural Trail of Destruction Left by Islamic Extremist Groups. Newsweek. 24 January.

New laws to curb antiques trade

Arab News (2016). New laws to curb antiques trade. Arab News. 24 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.

Curator Christine Tohmé Denied Passport by Lebanese Authorities

Hrag Vartanian (2016). Curator Christine Tohmé Denied Passport by Lebanese Authorities. Hyperallergic. 22 January.

Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery

Arutz Sheva (2016). Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery. Arutz Sheva. 20 January.

Destruction in Kabul: I watched as the Taliban destroyed my life's work

Yahya Muhibzada (2016). Destruction in Kabul: I watched as the Taliban destroyed my life's work. BBC News. 20 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.

Odyssey Explorer: Cyprus to examine suspect cargo of antiquities from offshore supply ship

Cahal Milmo (2016). Odyssey Explorer: Cyprus to examine suspect cargo of antiquities from offshore supply ship. The Independent. 16 January.

Welcome to the 'Academy Awards' of Coin Collecting

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

Renowned Writers Unite in Support of Saudi Artist Sentenced to Death

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2016). Renowned Writers Unite in Support of Saudi Artist Sentenced to Death. ArtNet News. 15 January.

Rote ICOM-Notfallliste: Verstärkter Kampf gegen illegal gehandelte Kulturgüter aus dem Irak

ICOM Emergency List: Fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural goods from Iraq strengthened.

Archäologie Online (2016). Rote ICOM-Notfallliste: Verstärkter Kampf gegen illegal gehandelte Kulturgüter aus dem Irak. Archäologie Online. 15 January.

Ancient obelisk becomes makeshift memorial in Istanbul

AFP (2016). Ancient obelisk becomes makeshift memorial in Istanbul. News 24. 14 January.

Will Picasso Litigation Force Gagosian to Reveal His $100 Million Mystery Buyer?

Eileen Kinsella (2016). Will Picasso Litigation Force Gagosian to Reveal His $100 Million Mystery Buyer?. ArtNet News. 14 January.

Picasso Bust at Center of Custody Battle Between Gagosian and Qatar Royal Family

Robin Pogrebin (2016). Picasso Bust at Center of Custody Battle Between Gagosian and Qatar Royal Family. The New York Times. 12 January.

Istanbul explosion: 10 dead and 15 wounded in suspected Isis 'suicide bombing' in Sultanahmet Square - as it happened

Samuel Osborne (2016). Istanbul explosion: 10 dead and 15 wounded in suspected Isis 'suicide bombing' in Sultanahmet Square - as it happened. The Independent. 12 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.

From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah

Shlomo Rizel (2016). From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah. Chabad.org. 11 January.

Muhammad cartoons censored at Charlie Hebdo exhibit in Tel Aviv

The Times of Israel (2016). Muhammad cartoons censored at Charlie Hebdo exhibit in Tel Aviv. The Times of Israel. 10 January.

How Did Nazi-Looted Art Wind Up in Israel — and What Can Be Done About It?

Naomi Zeveloff (2016). How Did Nazi-Looted Art Wind Up in Israel — and What Can Be Done About It?. Forward. 10 January.

Van Dyck painting found in Istanbul

Hurriyet Daily News (2016). Van Dyck painting found in Istanbul. Hurriyet Daily News. 8 January.

Israeli high court says antiquities dealers must document all artefacts online

Anny Shaw (2016). Israeli high court says antiquities dealers must document all artefacts online. The Art Newspaper. 7 January.

Reliefs in Mersin fall victims to treasure hunters

Doğan News Agency (2015). Reliefs in Mersin fall victims to treasure hunters. Hurriyet Daily News. 31 December.

'Love' graffiti on historic castle walls creates outrage

Doğan News Agency (2015). 'Love' graffiti on historic castle walls creates outrage. Hurriyet Daily News. 31 December.

'Revolutionary' court victory against antiquity thieves

Gil Ronen (2015). 'Revolutionary' court victory against antiquity thieves. Arutz Sheva. 29 December.

France builds grand alliance to protect cultural heritage

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

Salvage Vessel Detained Over Antiquities Possession

The Maritime Executive (2015). Salvage Vessel Detained Over Antiquities Possession. The Maritime Executive. 29 December.

Cyprus seeks Lebanese expertise on seized treasures

Ya Libnan (2015). Cyprus seeks Lebanese expertise on seized treasures. Ya Libnan. 28 December.

Bylaw for antiquities, urban heritage and museums approved

Saudi Gazette (2015). Bylaw for antiquities, urban heritage and museums approved. Saudi Gazette. 25 December.

Cypriot Authorities Found 18th Century Antiquities on Board an American Ship

Anastassios Adamopoulos (2015). Cypriot Authorities Found 18th Century Antiquities on Board an American Ship. Greek Reporter. 24 December.

Antiquities on board seized vessel 'not unique to Cyprus'

Andria Kades (2015). Antiquities on board seized vessel 'not unique to Cyprus'. Cyprus Mail. 24 December.

Treasure hunters seized in Limassol

Elias Hazou (2015). Treasure hunters seized in Limassol. Cyprus Mail. 24 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.

Ship with stolen artefacts docks at Limassol port

In Cyprus (2015). Ship with stolen artefacts docks at Limassol port. In Cyprus. 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.

US Artworks Delivered to Iran

Associated Press (2015). US Artworks Delivered to Iran. The New York Times. 19 December.

The Israeli Defense Minister Who Stole Antiquities

Yael Gruenpeter (2015). The Israeli Defense Minister Who Stole Antiquities. Haaretz. 19 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.

Bricks and mortar fire: Yemen's cultural heritage is in the crosshairs

Bastien Varoutsikos (2015). Bricks and mortar fire: Yemen's cultural heritage is in the crosshairs. The Conversation. 17 December.

Israeli museum hopes to solve mystery of looted painting

Peter Beaumont (2015). Israeli museum hopes to solve mystery of looted painting. The Guardian. 16 December.

Knidos wants to regain its artifacts

Anadolu Agency (2015). Knidos wants to regain its artifacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 16 December.

Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus

Steven Fine (2015). Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus. Yale University News. 15 December.

Artwork stolen by Nazis found… at Israeli museum

Sue Surkes (2015). Artwork stolen by Nazis found… at Israeli museum. The Times of Israel. 15 December.

Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Heracles relief suffers damage

Doğan News Agency (2015). Heracles relief suffers damage. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 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.

Syrian woman faces 12 years in jail for 'smuggling ancient coins'

Hurriyet Daily News (2015). Syrian woman faces 12 years in jail for 'smuggling ancient coins'. Hurriyet Daily News. 9 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.

The Breguet That Got Away: History's Greatest Watch Heist

Rebekah Bell (2015). The Breguet That Got Away: History's Greatest Watch Heist. The Robb Report. 2 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.

Cops bust antiquities dealer with over 3,000 ancient coins

Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Cops bust antiquities dealer with over 3,000 ancient coins. The Times of Israel. 26 November.

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.

Objects of historical interest seized in Tehran

ILNA (2015). Objects of historical interest seized in Tehran. Iran Front Page. 24 November.

Swiss return two ancient cuneiform tablets to Iraq

Swiss Info (2015). Swiss return two ancient cuneiform tablets to Iraq. Swiss Info. 24 November.

Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza

David Daoud (2015). Hamas Seizes Chest of Ancient Gold Coins Accidentally Discovered in Gaza. The Algemeiner. 23 November.

Penalties for tampering with antiquities detailed

Arab News (2015). Penalties for tampering with antiquities detailed. Arab News. 21 November.

Poet and Artist Ashraf Fayadh Sentenced to Death in Saudi Arabia

Sarah Cascone (2015). Poet and Artist Ashraf Fayadh Sentenced to Death in Saudi Arabia. ArtNet News. 20 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.

Why is Saudi Arabia destroying the cultural heritage of Mecca and Medina?

Edek Osser (2015). Why is Saudi Arabia destroying the cultural heritage of Mecca and Medina?. The Art Newspaper. 19 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.

Illegal digs unearth mosaics

Doğan News Agency (2015). Illegal digs unearth mosaics. Hurriyet Daily News. 9 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.

Museums in Turkey, ministry fight back against forged artifacts

Ömer Erbil (2015). Museums in Turkey, ministry fight back against forged artifacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 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.

Box fresh: Suha Traboulsi and Walid Raad's elegy to stolen art at Aïshti

TF Chan (2015). Box fresh: Suha Traboulsi and Walid Raad's elegy to stolen art at Aïshti. Wallpaper. 4 November.

Experts Believe Hobby Lobby Stole Biblical Antiquities From Iraq. Here's Why.

Beenish Ahmed (2015). Experts Believe Hobby Lobby Stole Biblical Antiquities From Iraq. Here's Why.. Think Progress. 4 November.

2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak

Consecration inscription form Babylon will return to Iraq

SPK (2015). 2600 Jahre alte Weiheinschrift aus Babylon kehrt zurück in den Irak. SPK. 28 October.

UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism

BBC News (2015). UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism. BBC News. 28 October.

Gilded Bible seized in Tokat

Doğan News Agency (2015). Gilded Bible seized in Tokat. Hurriyet Daily News. 27 October.

Building a Museum Shouldn't Violate Human Rights

Michelle Chen (2015). Building a Museum Shouldn't Violate Human Rights. The Nation. 26 October.

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.

Lebanon, Italy team up to tackle illegal antiquities trade

Mat Nashed (2015). Lebanon, Italy team up to tackle illegal antiquities trade. The Daily Star. 21 October.

Treasure hunters destroying precious Thracian relics in Turkey

Anadolu Agency (2015). Treasure hunters destroying precious Thracian relics in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 21 October.

1600-year-old artifacts in Bodrum bay area looted

Doğan News Agency (2015). 1600-year-old artifacts in Bodrum bay area looted. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 October.

Meet the man out to save Gaza's antiquities

Ahmad Abu Amer (2015). Meet the man out to save Gaza's antiquities. Palestine Pulse. 20 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.

Allegedly Fake Joan Mirós Trigger Trials in Turkey

Cihan Kucuk (2015). Allegedly Fake Joan Mirós Trigger Trials in Turkey. Hyperallergic. 14 October.

Race against the raiders of Syrian antiquities

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

Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar

The Cairo Post (2015). Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar. The Cairo Post. 14 October.

A Terra-cotta Antiquity that Arrived at a Turkish Museum by Mail

Cihan Kucuk (2015). A Terra-cotta Antiquity that Arrived at a Turkish Museum by Mail. Hyperallergic. 6 October.

Palmyra: Islamic State's demolition in the desert

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

Ancient tombs in Fethiye cleaned after controversy

Doğan News Agency (2015). Ancient tombs in Fethiye cleaned after controversy. Hurriyet Daily News. 5 October.

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

Emily Sharpe (2015). Getty seeks to preserve memory of Palmyra's Roman ruins through acquisition of rare photography collection. The Art Newspaper. 2 October.

British archaeologist's 19th century engraving found on Turkey's Mount Ida

Doğan News Agency (2015). British archaeologist's 19th century engraving found on Turkey's Mount Ida. Hurriyet Daily News. 1 October.

Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?

Kathleen Caulderwood (2015). Where Do ISIS-Looted Antiquities Go?. Vice. 30 September.

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

Justin Carissimo (2015). Trevor Noah calls Isis 'capitalist hypocrites' for selling stolen artifacts to the US. The Independent. 30 September.

Iraqi historian claims 'Jewish mafia' behind antiquities theft in Middle East

The Jerusalem Post (2015). Iraqi historian claims 'Jewish mafia' behind antiquities theft in Middle East. The Jerusalem Post. 30 September.

Uniting Against Threats to Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria

United States Department of State (2015). Uniting Against Threats to Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria. United States Department of State. 30 September.

Turkey's Culture Ministry defends restoration at Aspendos

Doğan News Agency (2015). Turkey's Culture Ministry defends restoration at Aspendos. Hurriyet Daily News. 30 September.

ISIS Raid Netted Stolen Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts

Christopher Dickey (2015). ISIS Raid Netted Stolen Treasure Trove of Ancient Artifacts. The Daily Beast. 30 September.

'Kitchen-grade' marble used in the restoration of ancient city of Aspendos

BGN News (2015). 'Kitchen-grade' marble used in the restoration of ancient city of Aspendos. BGN News. 28 September.

Turkey major conduit for Syrian 'blood antiquities'

Pinar Tremblay (2015). Turkey major conduit for Syrian 'blood antiquities'. Al Monitor. 25 September.

Geneva orders Roman relic returned to Turkey

The Local (2015). Geneva orders Roman relic returned to Turkey. The Local. 23 September.

Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages

Mike Boehm (2015). Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages. Los Angeles Times. 21 September.

Three arrested for stealing artifacts

Saudi Gazette (2015). Three arrested for stealing artifacts. Saudi Gazette. 16 September.

Mecca crane collapse: Saudi inquiry into Grand Mosque disaster

BBC News (2015). Mecca crane collapse: Saudi inquiry into Grand Mosque disaster. BBC News. 12 September.

The religious and cultural heritage being ruined by Yemen's war

N.P. (2015). The religious and cultural heritage being ruined by Yemen's war. The Economist. 9 September.

Antiquities robbers destroy 1,400-year-old church mosaic

Yori Yalon (2015). Antiquities robbers destroy 1,400-year-old church mosaic. Israel Hayom. 8 September.

Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon

Dean Beeby (2015). Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon. CBC. 5 September.

New Digital Archaeology Effort Attempts to Capture Cultural Heritage Before It's Gone

Jillian Steinhauer (2015). New Digital Archaeology Effort Attempts to Capture Cultural Heritage Before It's Gone. Hyperallergic. 4 September.

Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities

Daniel Estrin (2015). Artifact rescuer says world must protect antiquities. The Times of Israel. 3 September.

Rare Sarcophagus Discovered at Ashkelon Building Site

Artuz Sheva (2015). Rare Sarcophagus Discovered at Ashkelon Building Site. Arutz Sheva. 3 September.

Police investigating suspicious east Jerusalem tunnel adjacent to Rockefeller Museum

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2015). Police investigating suspicious east Jerusalem tunnel adjacent to Rockefeller Museum. The Jerusalem Post. 1 September.

More than 3,000 artifacts seized in Istanbul raid

Daily Sabah (2015). More than 3,000 artifacts seized in Istanbul raid. Daily Sabah. 1 September.

Dispute raises fears for one of world's most unique art museums

Isabel Gorst (2015). Dispute raises fears for one of world's most unique art museums. The Irish Times. 31 August.

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

Derek Fincham (2015). Fincham: Syria will need the culture that ISIS hopes to destroy. Houston Chronicle. 28 August.

Bull figure returns to Turkey

Hurriyet Daily News (2015). Bull figure returns to Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 28 August.

Aristotle statue vandalized at ancient site

Hurriyet Daily News (2015). Aristotle statue vandalized at ancient site. Hurriyet Daily News. 26 August.

Row as Uzbekistan art museum director sacked

Abdujalil Abdurasulov (2015). Row as Uzbekistan art museum director sacked. BBC News. 25 August.

Young Israeli Girl Breaks 2,000-year-old Vase, Museum Says Thanks

Nir Hasson (2015). Young Israeli Girl Breaks 2,000-year-old Vase, Museum Says Thanks. Haaretz. 25 August.

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

Julian Baggini (2015). Why it's all right to be more horrified by the razing of Palmyra than mass murder. The Guardian. 24 August.

Heritage group plans to return cultural assets to Afghanistan

Yomiuri Shimbun (2015). Heritage group plans to return cultural assets to Afghanistan. The Japan News. 23 August.

Syria's antiquities: Why we must protect the region's ancient artifacts

Halil Sanismaz (2015). Syria's antiquities: Why we must protect the region's ancient artifacts. Daily Sabah. 21 August.

Mystery surrounds Iraqi statue's missing glass of wine

Adnan Abu Zeed (2015). Mystery surrounds Iraqi statue's missing glass of wine. Al Monitor. 21 August.

Two Syrians detained for smuggling Ottoman era coins

Hurriyet Daily News (2015). Two Syrians detained for smuggling Ottoman era coins. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 August.

Beheaded Syrian scholar refused to lead Isis to hidden Palmyra antiquities

Kareem Shaheen (2015). Beheaded Syrian scholar refused to lead Isis to hidden Palmyra antiquities. The Guardian. 19 August.

These Academics Are Outracing (and Outwitting) ISIS

Danny Lewis (2015). These Academics Are Outracing (and Outwitting) ISIS. Smithsonian. 7 August.

Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches

Jack Moore (2015). Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches. Newsweek. 6 August.

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

Mike Giglio (2015). World 13 Exclusive Photos Of Looted (And Fake) Syrian Artifacts For Sale. Buzz Feed News. 5 August.

The Bizarre Tale of 'ISIS Book Club'

Damaris Colhoun (2015). The Bizarre Tale of 'ISIS Book Club'. Atlas Obscura. 4 August.

Monuments Woman

TCT Magazine (2015). Monuments Woman. TCT Magazine. 4 August.

Exclusive Video Shows Illicit Archaeological Dig In ISIS Stronghold

Mike Giglio (2015). Exclusive Video Shows Illicit Archaeological Dig In ISIS Stronghold. Buzz Feed News. 3 August.

The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men

Ofer Aderet (2015). The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men. Haaretz. 2 August.

Italy returns Iran's stolen antiques

Mehr News Agency (2015). Italy returns Iran's stolen antiques. Mehr News Agency. 1 August.

Looters find path to export antiquities via Lebanon

Al Monitor (2015). Looters find path to export antiquities via Lebanon. Al Monitor. 31 July.

Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza

Nick Clark (2015). Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza. The Independent. 31 July.

Inside the Underground Trade to Sell Off Syria's History

Mike Giglio (2015). Inside the Underground Trade to Sell Off Syria's History. Buzz Feed News. 30 July.

Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase

Hayah Goldlist-Eichler (2015). Antiquities theft thwarted near Beit Shemesh in late night helicopter chase. The Jerusalem Post. 30 July.

Post Box public sculpture latest to be stolen in Tehran

Payvand News (2015). Post Box public sculpture latest to be stolen in Tehran. Radio Zamaneh. 24 July.

Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise

Ahmet Topal (2015). Artifact smuggling, recovery both on the rise. Daily Sabah. 21 July.

'Chinese student held in Iraq not IS linked'

IANS (2015). 'Chinese student held in Iraq not IS linked'. Business Standard. 20 July.

Ohio university grapples with case of missing mosaic

Jennifer Pinkowski (2015). Ohio university grapples with case of missing mosaic. Al Jazeera. 19 July.

US Returns Looted Artifacts to Iraq—But Are Some Fakes?

Alanna Martinez (2015). US Returns Looted Artifacts to Iraq—But Are Some Fakes?. Observer. 17 July.

Artifacts looted during the Iraq invasion turned up in the house of an Islamic State leader

Loveday Morris (2015). Artifacts looted during the Iraq invasion turned up in the house of an Islamic State leader. The Washington Post. 15 July.

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

Saif Hameed (2015). U.S. delivers Iraqi antiquities seized in raid on Islamic State. Reuters. 15 July.

US Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Return Armenian Property in Incirlik Turkey

Massis Post (2015). US Law Firm Files Lawsuit to Return Armenian Property in Incirlik Turkey. Massis Post. 14 July.

Turkish manuscripts returned from US

Anadolu Agency (2015). Turkish manuscripts returned from US. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 July.

Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones

Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Thief returns stolen Roman ballista stones. The Times of Israel. 13 July.

Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel

BBC News (2015). Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel. BBC News. 12 July.

Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church

The Times of Israel (2015). Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church. The Times of Israel. 12 July.

Iraq celebrates return of antiquities, appeals for world help

Dominic Evans (2015). Iraq celebrates return of antiquities, appeals for world help. Reuters. 8 July.

Father enlists 4 kids to unearth 'treasure' from Second Temple period protected by 'demon'

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2015). Father enlists 4 kids to unearth 'treasure' from Second Temple period protected by 'demon'. The Jerusalem Post. 8 July.

Israel cites boycotts, foreign relations in refusal to divulge West Bank archaeology info

Nir Hasson (2015). Israel cites boycotts, foreign relations in refusal to divulge West Bank archaeology info. Haaretz. 8 July.

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

Sam Hardy (2015). Palmyra: looting under the rebels, the Assad regime and the Islamic State?. Conflict Antiquities. 3 July.

UNESCO lists Yemen world heritage sites as endangered

AFP (2015). UNESCO lists Yemen world heritage sites as endangered. Art Daily. 3 July.

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

Rachel Shabi (2015). Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis. The Guardian. 3 July.

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

AFP (2015). Isis militants destroy 2,000-year-old statue of lion at Palmyra. The Guardian. 2 July.

An impossible watch heist, now on display at Jerusalem museum

Ilene Prusher (2015). An impossible watch heist, now on display at Jerusalem museum. Haaretz. 1 July.

Yemeni Heritage, Saudi Vandalism

Lamya Khalidi (2015). Yemeni Heritage, Saudi Vandalism. The New York Times. 26 June.

Artist Who Got Turkish President Fined Now Facing Four Years in Jail

Benjamin Sutton (2015). Artist Who Got Turkish President Fined Now Facing Four Years in Jail. Hyperallergic. 25 June.

Stolen manuscripts returned to Turkey

Hasan Ay (2015). Stolen manuscripts returned to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 25 June.

Another Treasure Lost in Iraq: The Story of Mar Behnam Monastery

Christopher Jones (2015). Another Treasure Lost in Iraq: The Story of Mar Behnam Monastery. Hyperallergic. 23 June.

Iran, Syria sign security cooperation MoU

KUNA (2015). Iran, Syria sign security cooperation MoU. Kuwait News Agency. 22 June.

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

Fiona Keating (2015). Ma'arra Mosaic Museum suffers massive destruction in barrel bomb attack by 'Syrian army helicopters'. International Business Times. 20 June.

العراق يسترد 663 قطعة أثرية مهربة لثلاث دول

Iraq recovers 663 artefacts smuggled to three countries

Face Iraq (2015). العراق يسترد 663 قطعة أثرية مهربة لثلاث دول. Face Iraq. 18 June.

Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected

Bathsheva Sobelman (2015). Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected. Los Angeles Times. 18 June.

Yemen: the Unesco heritage slowly being destroyed

Lizzie Porter (2015). Yemen: the Unesco heritage slowly being destroyed. The Telegraph. 16 June.

Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts

Ilan Ben Zion (2015). Arsonists torch storerooms with 4,000-year-old artifacts. The Times of Israel. 16 June.

Historical carpet lost at museum

Anadolu Agency (2015). Historical carpet lost at museum. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 June.

Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula

Almanar News (2015). Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula. Almanar News. 14 June.

Explosion Destroys Ancient Cultural Heritage Site in Yemen Capital

Rick Gladstone (2015). Explosion Destroys Ancient Cultural Heritage Site in Yemen Capital. The New York Times. 12 June.

Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage

Elise Knutson (2015). Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage. The Daily Star. 12 June.

Cyprus, Iraq sign agreement on bilateral political cooperation

Famagusta Gazette (2015). Cyprus, Iraq sign agreement on bilateral political cooperation. Famagusta Gazette. 12 June.

Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS

Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.

'Cave of the Skulls' Robbers Get Prison Term in Israel

Tia Ghose (2015). 'Cave of the Skulls' Robbers Get Prison Term in Israel. Live Science. 9 June.

Digital Monuments Men wage online war against Islamic State looting

Ben Farmer (2015). Digital Monuments Men wage online war against Islamic State looting. The Telegraph. 6 June.

The world may be ignoring the destruction of cultural treasures in Yemen

Adam Taylor (2015). The world may be ignoring the destruction of cultural treasures in Yemen. The Washington Post. 5 June.

British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria

BBC News (2015). British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria. BBC News. 5 June.

Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia

YLE (2015). Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia. YLE. 5 June.

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

James Reinl (2015). UN unable to stop IS relic-smuggling from Iraq and Syria. Middle East Eye. 4 June.

The secret way Islamic State makes its money

Charis Chang (2015). The secret way Islamic State makes its money. news.com.au. 2 June.

Museums band together to watch for looted Iraqi artifacts

Associated Press (2015). Museums band together to watch for looted Iraqi artifacts. Yahoo News. 1 June.

Mystery men hunt cultural past stolen by ISIL

Jonathan Gornall (2015). Mystery men hunt cultural past stolen by ISIL. The National. 28 May.

ISIS Executes 20 Men In Palmyra's Ancient Amphitheater

Reuters (2015). ISIS Executes 20 Men In Palmyra's Ancient Amphitheater. Reuters. 27 May.

Yemeni War Leads to Massive Destruction of Cultural Heritage

Laura C. Mallonee (2015). Yemeni War Leads to Massive Destruction of Cultural Heritage. Hyperallergic. 27 May.

Ancient items retrieved by Syrian authorities

Xinhua (2015). Ancient items retrieved by Syrian authorities. Xinhua. 26 May.

Turkey ruling Justice and Development Party nails giant election banner into Roman aqueduct

AFP (2015). Turkey ruling Justice and Development Party nails giant election banner into Roman aqueduct. Art Daily. 26 May.

Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts

Rany Mostafa (2015). Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts. The Cairo Post. 24 May.

Palmyra: Islamic State locks down ancient city's museum

BBC News (2015). Palmyra: Islamic State locks down ancient city's museum. BBC News. 23 May.

Ceremony held as stolen head of statue returned after 18 years

CCTV (2015). Ceremony held as stolen head of statue returned after 18 years. CCTV. 23 May.

Turkey: Armenian Church Sues for Lost Property

Dorian Jones (2015). Turkey: Armenian Church Sues for Lost Property. Eurasia Net. 21 May.

FNC passes antiquities draft law

Gulf News (2015). FNC passes antiquities draft law. Gulf News. 20 May.

Cops get a tip-off on artefact smuggling from Iraq cities under IS siege

Rashmi Rajput (2015). Cops get a tip-off on artefact smuggling from Iraq cities under IS siege. The Indian Express. 19 May.

Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Boy digs up 1,400-year old wine press in Jerusalem

Ruth Schuster (2015). Boy digs up 1,400-year old wine press in Jerusalem. Haaretz. 18 May.

We must save Palmyra or the maniacs will raze civilisation

Boris Johnson (2015). We must save Palmyra or the maniacs will raze civilisation. The Telegraph. 17 May.

Hundreds of stolen Roman-era artifacts recovered in police raid in Turkey

BGN News (2015). Hundreds of stolen Roman-era artifacts recovered in police raid in Turkey. BGN News. 17 May.

Antiquities draft law to be debated

Samir Salama (2015). Antiquities draft law to be debated. Gulf News. 16 May.

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

Kareem Shaheen (2015). Isis pulls back from Palmyra but fear of 'cultural atrocity' remains. The Guardian. 15 May.

Illegal excavations damage ancient city

Doğan News Agency (2015). Illegal excavations damage ancient city. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 May.

ISIS Advance in Syria Endangers Ancient Ruins at Palmyra

Anne Barnard, Hwaida Saad (2015). ISIS Advance in Syria Endangers Ancient Ruins at Palmyra. The New York Times. 14 May.

Mosaics in Turkey's south were not 'botched,' says restorer

Ömer Erbil (2015). Mosaics in Turkey's south were not 'botched,' says restorer. Hurriyet Daily News. 14 May.

Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin

The Hindu (2015). Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin. The Hindu. 14 May.

Iraq says ISIS demolishes ruins to cover up looting operations

Associated Press (2015). Iraq says ISIS demolishes ruins to cover up looting operations. Asharq Al-Awsat. 12 May.

Israeli Antiquities Squad Stops Wannabe' 'Tomb Raiders' at Ancient Roman Catacomb

Tazpit News Agency (2015). Israeli Antiquities Squad Stops Wannabe' 'Tomb Raiders' at Ancient Roman Catacomb. The Jewish Press. 10 May.

Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities

Associated Press (2015). Syrian authorities seize 6,000 looted antiquities. The Times of Israel. 9 May.

Lebanon wages war on antiquities smuggling

India Stoughton (2015). Lebanon wages war on antiquities smuggling. The Daily Star. 8 May.

How Thieves Stole The Most Expensive Watch In The World: An Excerpt From Marie Antoinette's Watch

John Biggs (2015). How Thieves Stole The Most Expensive Watch In The World: An Excerpt From Marie Antoinette's Watch. Tech Crunch. 7 May.

Islamic State video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud

ABC Australia (2015). Islamic State video shows destruction of ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud. ABC Australia. 12 April.

A Struggle to Secure Iraq's Shared Past, and Perhaps Its Future

Michael Kimmelman (2015). A Struggle to Secure Iraq's Shared Past, and Perhaps Its Future. The New York Times. 9 April.

One perspective on the security threat of antiquities trafficking

Erik Nemeth (2015). One perspective on the security threat of antiquities trafficking. The Hill. 7 April.

A War Zone's Ancient Past at Stake

The New York Times (2015). A War Zone's Ancient Past at Stake. The New York Times. 5 April.

Watch: Historic Jewish text from Prague stolen years ago found in Israel

Jerusalem Post (2015). Watch: Historic Jewish text from Prague stolen years ago found in Israel. The Jerusalem Post. 4 April.

At Jordan site, drone offers glimpse of antiquities looting

Sammy McNeil (2015). At Jordan site, drone offers glimpse of antiquities looting. Houston Chronicle. 3 April.

Use Force to Stop ISIS' Destruction of Art and History

Hugh Eakin (2015). Use Force to Stop ISIS' Destruction of Art and History. The New York Times. 3 April.

Three arrested for defrauding man out of JD200,000 for fake artefacts

Rana Husseini (2015). Three arrested for defrauding man out of JD200,000 for fake artefacts. The Jordan Times. 1 April.

Egyptian Artifacts Salvaged from Robbed Tomb in Israel

Megan Gannon (2015). Egyptian Artifacts Salvaged from Robbed Tomb in Israel. Live Science. 1 April.

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

Sammy Ketz (2015). In Syria, National Museum of Damascus races to save antiquities from looting, damage. Art Daily. 30 March.

Islamic State Destruction Renews Debate Over Repatriation of Antiquities

Tom Mashberg (2015). Islamic State Destruction Renews Debate Over Repatriation of Antiquities. The New York Times. 30 March.

UN vows to step up Iraq heritage protection

AFP (2015). UN vows to step up Iraq heritage protection. Yahoo News. 28 March.

Man arrested for attempting to loot antiquities from northern underground cave

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2015). Man arrested for attempting to loot antiquities from northern underground cave. The Jerusalem Post. 26 March.

ISIS 'selling' stolen Iraqi artifacts to Europe buyers: Iraqi Deputy Minister

Anadolu Agency (2015). ISIS 'selling' stolen Iraqi artifacts to Europe buyers: Iraqi Deputy Minister. Daily Sabah. 25 March.

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

Boris Johnson (2015). Sign me up to fight Islamic State's demolition of the past. The Telegraph. 15 March.

Rare objects stolen from Fontainebleau palace's Chinese museum

Sybille de La Hamaide (2015). Rare objects stolen from Fontainebleau palace's Chinese museum. Reuters. 1 March.

Iran Offers Safe Haven For Iraq's Endangered Artifacts

Radio Zamaneh (2015). Iran Offers Safe Haven For Iraq's Endangered Artifacts. Eurasia Review. 1 March.

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

Louis Charbonneau Michelle Nichols (2015). U.N. sets sights on Syria antiquities, Islamic State oil, ransoms. Reuters. 6 February.

Iraq: 'Bidders vie' for Saddam Hussein execution rope

BBC News (2015). Iraq: 'Bidders vie' for Saddam Hussein execution rope. BBC News. 4 February.

Authorities seize ancient Hebrew book written on deer skin

BGN News (2015). Authorities seize ancient Hebrew book written on deer skin. BGN News. 3 February.

Tomb raiders arrested in Ashkelon National Park for looting, damaging ancient site

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2015). Tomb raiders arrested in Ashkelon National Park for looting, damaging ancient site. The Jerusalem Post. 1 February.

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

Lyn Julius (2014). UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?. Arutz Sheva. 7 December.

Antiquities Thieves Caught Red-Handed in Judean Desert Caves

Hillel Fendel (2014). Antiquities Thieves Caught Red-Handed in Judean Desert Caves. Arutz Sheva. 7 December.

Ancient Kyrgyz Jewelry Sold At Auction Not Officially Exported

Radio Free Europe (2014). Ancient Kyrgyz Jewelry Sold At Auction Not Officially Exported. Radio Free Europe. 4 December.

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

UN News Agency (2014). UNESCO chief calls for 'protected cultural zones' in war-torn Iraq, Syria. UN News Agency. 4 December.

Antiquities seized in Rusaifa

YK (2014). Antiquities seized in Rusaifa. Petra. 2 December.

Iraq preps exhibition of its looted modern art

Afrah Shawqi (2014). Iraq preps exhibition of its looted modern art. Albawaba. 30 November.

German Media Corroborates $36M Islamic State Antiquities Trafficking

Sam Hardy (2014). German Media Corroborates $36M Islamic State Antiquities Trafficking. Hyperallergic. 28 November.

Abdelkarim: Contents of Syrian museums are in good condition

Syria Online (2014). Abdelkarim: Contents of Syrian museums are in good condition. Syria Online. 24 November.

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

Andrew Curry (2014). Archaeologists Train "Monuments Men" to Save Syria's Past. National Geographic. 3 September.

Is ISIS Bankrolling Terrorist Activities with Stolen Antiquities?

ArtNet News (2014). Is ISIS Bankrolling Terrorist Activities with Stolen Antiquities?. ArtNet News. 2 September.

Islamic State makes millions from stolen antiquities

Cem Erciyes (2014). Islamic State makes millions from stolen antiquities. Al Monitor. 2 September.

ISIS' Antiquities Sideline

Amr Al-Azm (2014). ISIS' Antiquities Sideline. The New York Times. 2 September.

Red Army Flags Stolen By Assailant At Bishkek Museum

Radio Free Europe (2014). Red Army Flags Stolen By Assailant At Bishkek Museum. Radio Free Europe. 1 September.

Raider of the lost art: Afghan saves nat'l treasures

Helen Flores (2014). Raider of the lost art: Afghan saves nat'l treasures. PhilStar. 1 September.

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

Shanghai Daily (2014). Syria warns rebels' bid to target Aleppo's ancient citadel. Shanghai Daily. 8 August.

FBI Returns Ancient Sculptures to Turkey

FBI (2014). FBI Returns Ancient Sculptures to Turkey. FBI. 6 August.

Officials deny prison escape in Socotra

Ali Ibrahim Al-Moshki (2014). Officials deny prison escape in Socotra. Yemen Times. 6 August.

The Quest to Save Syria's History

Kartin Elger (2014). The Quest to Save Syria's History. Spiegel Online. 4 August.

5 haredim arrested for blocking Jerusalem excavation site

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2014). 5 haredim arrested for blocking Jerusalem excavation site. The Jerusalem Post. 3 August.

Bounty and bullets: ISIS targets Iraq's artifacts

Judit Neurink (2014). Bounty and bullets: ISIS targets Iraq's artifacts. DW. 11 July.

Fears grow for safety of Iraq's cultural heritage under ISIS

Eleanor Robson (2014). Fears grow for safety of Iraq's cultural heritage under ISIS. The Conversation. 10 July.

The Plight Of Mosul's Museum: Iraqi Antiquities At Risk Of Ruin

NPR (2014). The Plight Of Mosul's Museum: Iraqi Antiquities At Risk Of Ruin. NPR. 9 July.

Works start to find missing pieces in area of illegal excavation

Anadolu Agency (2014). Works start to find missing pieces in area of illegal excavation. Hurriyet Daily News. 8 July.

ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq

Christopher Dickey (2014). ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq. The Daily Beast. 7 July.

Traditional Heritage House in Sana'a plundered as Yemeni heritage comes under increasing threat

Amal Al-Yarisi (2014). Traditional Heritage House in Sana'a plundered as Yemeni heritage comes under increasing threat. Yemen Times. 5 June.

Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels

Al Monitor (2014). Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels. Al Monitor. 5 May.

It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage

Iason Athanasiadis (2014). It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage. Al Jazeera. 5 May.

London's Victoria and Albert Museum willing to lend Eros head to Istanbul

Hurriyet Daily News (2014). London's Victoria and Albert Museum willing to lend Eros head to Istanbul. Hurriyet Daily News. 5 May.

Syria's past is being obliterated

Journal Pioneer (2014). Syria's past is being obliterated. Journal Pioneer. 4 May.

Treasure hunters destroy tomb

Doğan News Agency (2014). Treasure hunters destroy tomb. Hurriyet Daily News. 4 May.

Drones: Archaeology's Newest Tool to Combat Looting

Paul Salopek (2014). Drones: Archaeology's Newest Tool to Combat Looting. National Geographic. 11 April.

Overcoming looting and years of war, Iraq Museum moves to reopen

Jane Arraf (2014). Overcoming looting and years of war, Iraq Museum moves to reopen. The Christian Science Monitor. 11 April.

Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!

Laurie Balbo (2014). Should ancient bones be up for sale? Shoppers in Dubai say yes!. Green Prophet. 10 April.

What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?

Lena Odgaard (2014). What happened to Gaza's Apollo statue?. Al Jazeera. 8 April.

Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem

Daniel K. Eisenbud (2014). Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Post. 31 March.

Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar

APA (2014). Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar. Star Africa. 30 March.

Authorities confiscate antiquities stolen from several sites archeological

Syrian Radio (2014). Authorities confiscate antiquities stolen from several sites archeological. Syrian Radio. 27 March.

Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects

Stephanie Dalley (2014). Institutions should moderate their rule on looted objects. The National. 25 March.

Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear

Haaretz (2014). Whereabouts and future of Gaza Apollo still unclear. Haaretz. 21 March.

Leiden Researchers Robbed of Syrian Artifacts

Maxime Zech (2014). Leiden Researchers Robbed of Syrian Artifacts. NL Times. 11 March.

Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra

FNA (2014). Authorities Confiscate Stolen Archaeological Artifacts in Palmyra. Fars News Agencys. 10 March.

Among the Wounded in Syria's War: Ancient History

Alissa J. Rubin (2014). Among the Wounded in Syria's War: Ancient History. The New York Times. 7 March.

Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks

Kunda Dixit (2013). Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks. Nepali Times. 22 March.

Seeking Return of Art, Turkey Jolts Museums

Dan Bilefsky (2012). Seeking Return of Art, Turkey Jolts Museums. The New York Times. 30 September.

Trade in stolen Iraqi treasures 'fuels al-Qaida'

Helena Smith (2008). Trade in stolen Iraqi treasures 'fuels al-Qaida'. The Guardian. 19 March.

Will "Blind Edip" Sing?

Ozgen Acar (2001). Will "Blind Edip" Sing?. Archaeology. 1 January.

The Past in Peril: Buying, Selling, Stealing History

Mike Toner (1999). The Past in Peril: Buying, Selling, Stealing History. Atlanta Journal Constitution. 19 September.

Turkey wins back ancient coins from American millionaire

Associated Press (1999). Turkey wins back ancient coins from American millionaire. Associated Press. 4 March.

The Case Of the Contested Coins: A Modern-Day Battle Over Ancient Objects

Barry Meier (1998). The Case Of the Contested Coins: A Modern-Day Battle Over Ancient Objects. The New York Times. 24 September.

Turkish jubilation over recovery of ancient sarcophagus; Smuggled treasure is coming home

Hugh Pope (1994). Turkish jubilation over recovery of ancient sarcophagus; Smuggled treasure is coming home. The Independent. 27 April.

Turks Haul Millionaire Into Court for Ancient Silver

Anne Thompson (1994). Turks Haul Millionaire Into Court for Ancient Silver. Associated Press. 23 February.

Talking Turkey; Who owns the treasures of antiquity?

Geraldine Norman (1993). Talking Turkey; Who owns the treasures of antiquity?. The Independent. 13 June.