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The Inquiry: 10/11/2015 02:06 GMT: Is it too Late to Save Syria’s Antiquities?

Is it Too Late to Save Syria’s Antiquities?

10/11/2015 02:06 GMT

10/11/2015 02:06 GMT: Is it too Late to Save Syria’s Antiquities?

Is it too Late to Save Syria’s Antiquities?

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Is it too Late to Save Syria’s Antiquities?

The threat to Syria’s cultural heritage from looting, war and wanton destruction

Syria’s cultural heritage is being destroyed. Ancient sites like Palmyra have been attacked and all sides of the conflict are looting precious artefacts.

Syria’s cultural heritage is being attacked from all sides - the Assad regime, opportunistic looters, opposition forces, Islamic State fighters and even Russian air strikes. Ancient sites like Palmyra have been destroyed, and it is feared that hundreds of precious valuables have been smuggled out of the country to be sold on the international art market. Is it too late to save Syria’s antiquities? We speak to experts including the specialist trying to recover stolen items being sold on the global antiquities market, the volunteer organising a kind of archaeological resistance inside Syria, and the team reconstructing the country’s historic sites using technology.  

(Photo: Baalshamin detonation, Credit: AP)

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