World Religions
ISIS is destroying the religious and cultural heritage in Syria that dates back to the classical period, according to this fascinating story from NPR.
The extremist group is destroying entire city neighborhoods that date back to Hellenistic and Roman times. In addition, they are looting museum collections and archaeological sites and selling many objects on the international antiques market.
Here is a story from Artnet about the destruction. And here is an excellent story from Heritage Daily about the occupation of Ninawa province in Iraq.
My thanks to Mary Anne Cohen for the link.
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