US EditionLooted from Syria, sold on Facebook: antiquities smuggling surges after fall of Assad
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Syria’s ancient sites looted as artifacts flood online markets
Al Mayadeen | June 8, 2025 Syria’s archaeological heritage is under mounting threat as looters descend on ancient sites like Palmyra, digging for artifacts that are quickly trafficked and sold online. A recent report by The Guardian reveals that antiquities theft has surged dramatically since the December collapse of the Assad regime, with online sales accelerating through platforms like Facebook. Palmyra, which had already been subjected to des…
After the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the country began the most extensive and rapid theft of cultural and historical property, writes The Guardian. The publication notes that private announcements about the sale of artifacts obtained on Syrian territory by criminal means have appeared on social networks.
Looted from Syria, sold on Facebook: antiquities smuggling surges after fall of Assad
… rebels overthrew the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in … where settled civilisation first emerged, Syria is awash with mosaics, … connecting low-level looters in Syria to criminal networks that smuggle … US and Europe, snap them up. With 90% of Syria’s …
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