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Palmyra: The Fight to Preserve an Ancient Homeland in Syria

Matthew McIntosh — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:18:42 +0000

History and identity come together to tell the story of Palmyra. Introduction Born and raised in Palmyra, Syria,

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:12:03 +0000

Considered virtually impregnable, it was the largest Crusader castle in the Middle East. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Krak

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:42:54 +0000

Getty Curators Frances Terpak and Peter Bonfitto answer questions about how the ancient site was recorded and how

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:42:39 +0000

Early settlements in the area, such as Tell Brak, date back to at least 6000 BCE. Introduction Syria

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:18:14 +0000

Armed conflict in Syria has been a disaster for the area’s cultural heritage. A displaced archaeologist describes what’s

Matthew McIntosh — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 17:43:20 +0000

Once adorned with gold and paint, this ornate limestone bust depicts a prosperous resident of the ancient city.

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:33:01 +0000

A small portion of a site can yield thousands of objects, adding up to millions of dollars. By

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:32:38 +0000

Scholars across the globe have joined forces to preserve the beleaguered country’s cultural heritage for all our sakes.