In todays Independent I read a report by Robert Fisk which brought to light the destruction of archeological sites across Iraq and ancient Mesopotamia, it seems that in the absence of any real authority in the region, looters have taken over sites in an effort to recover artifacts for sale on the black market. Cities [...]
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Destruction of history.
Posted in Anti-War, Culture, History, Iraq, Robert Fisk on September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
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