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Israel: Looters caught red handed in Israel
Three grave robbers were caught red-handed Friday night as they tried to raid antiquities in the area of Tel Ashkelon, a major archaeological dig south of the Ashkelon National Park in southern Israel. The three were caught in the act of digging up graves at the site – searching for gold, sarcophagi, or other valuable ancient arti…
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Heritage: Al-Arish Museum damaged by Sinai violence
The Arish National Museum was partially damaged by Thursday’s Sinai deadly attack but none of the antiques in the museum were affected or lost, according to Head of Museum Department at the Antiquities Ministry Ahmed Sharaf Sunday.The Arish National Museum's entrance[Credit: Ahram Online]“The museum has been closed for public sinc…
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Iraq: ISIS loots and burns ancient libraries in Iraq
When Islamic State group militants invaded the Central Library of Mosul earlier this month, they were on a mission to destroy a familiar enemy: other people’s ideas.ISIS militants burning books [Credit: National Post]Residents say the extremists smashed the locks that had protected the biggest repository of learning in the norther…