War Is Destroying Syria's Ancient Treasures, Satellite Photos Show

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 10:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Three years of heavy fighting have taken a toll on Syria's archaeological treasures. Five of the country's six World Heritage sites "exhibit significant damage," and some buildings are now "reduced to rubble," according to satellite images.

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