University of Tehran archaeologist warns against repeat of Jiroft civilization looting
TEHRAN – A University of Tehran archaeologist has warned of a rise in illegal excavations at archaeological sites…
Protecting Afrin’s antiquities national priority: Syrian official
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Protecting the antiquities of Syria’s Kurdish-majority city of Afrin is a “national priority,” Syria’s…
Over half of Syria’s ancient sites looted during war to topple dictator | Nation
The Great Colonnade at Apamea, a major Roman city in western Syria, in June 2005, before the entire…
Israeli soldiers are looting from Palestinians returning to Gaza
Speaking with The New Arab, Palestinian returnees say they discovered personal belongings missing after completing the inspections. [Getty]…
‘This is an opportunity that will never happen again’: Syrian artist Sara Shamma on rebuilding her country – The Art Newspaper
Syria’s return to the Venice Biennale in 2026 comes with a shift in approach. For the first time,…
From jewelry to photos: Israeli troops loot S. Lebanon homes
The Israeli military is struggling to curb looting by its soldiers in southern Lebanon despite repeated warnings from…