The archaeological subfunds have been progressively liquidated as progress continues on the adjustments of archaeological areas, sites and other spaces.

Laila Lalami is appalled with the damage some tourists bring to ancient sites.

There are, of course, the country s rich history, abundance of archeological sites, azure skies, and crystalline seas.

Professor Jamieson stressed that it is vital for permit holders to remain engaged. Tasks such as paying guards of these sites, for example, where possible are a last line of defence .

On YouTube, a number of videos show the extent of the damage of some historic sites. Here is a sample

The ISIS smugglers making up to 1million per item selling ancient antiquities looted from the rubble of Syria

Numerous archaeological sites in Syria are being systematically targeted for clandestine excavations by well organized and often armed groups.

The archaeological sites of Birka and Hovgården, on the neighbouring island of Adelsö, make up an archaeological complex which illustrates the elaborate trading networks of Viking Scandinavia and their influence on the subsequent history of Europe.

Founded in the 9th century, Novgorod is home to one of the country's most sacred sites a monument entitled, 1,000 Years of Russia.

The city contains a wide variety of Islamic architectural sites ranging from the 11th to the 19th century.

Sites situated near the borders are, in general, more susceptible to being targeted by looters who take advantage of their location to quickly and illegally export artefacts out of Syria.

Iran proposes to consolidate, clean and protect archaeological sites and objects in Iran that were damaged by pollution from the oil well fires.

Two important local archeological sites from this era, Lepenski Vir and Vinča Belo Brdo, still exist near the banks of the Danube.

AlQahera Castle DESTROYED One of Yemen TOP historical sites UNESCO heritage site hit by Saudi Airstrikes اليمن pic.twitter.com DfEhHW7Uwd Yemen Post Newspaper ( YemenPostNews) June 4, 2015

Shell jewellery is found at almost all archaeological sites, including at ancient Aztec ruins, digs in ancient China, and the Indus Valley.

These endeavours undermined historical evidence found at archaeological sites and discoveries in the Golan attesting to their Islamic Arab origin.

Iran states that, due to the prevailing wind directions, most of this pollution was in south and south west Iran, where a great number of archaeological sites are located.

What were these artifacts for?

From the UK, James Noyes calls upon the international community to rethink its strategy to protect such important cultural and historical sites, particularly when international conventions in place so little to ensure their safety.

This is the ancient city of Pompeii.

Interpreter This is the Borghese Gallery in Rome.

This pretty much exempts monuments of the church and state.

Aren't museums fundamentally about artifacts?

Algerian historian Nacéra Benseddik warns that the construction underway on the site of UNESCO World Heritage Site Djamila is endangering the archaeological ruins .

They can also be used to date artifacts.

They also preserve artifacts for posterity.

Long before ISIS had seized the city and war had broken out in Syria, putting heritage sites at accelerated risk, one initiative was working to document Palmyra's archaeological wonders.

Illegal excavations and looting have exponentially increased since the beginning of the conflict in Syria. These actions have damaged many historical sites and museums, and important Syrian cultural property has disappeared from the country to end up on the black market and or in private collections.

Archaeological tools. Top photo with permission of Andrew Jamieson.

This is consistent with known archaeological data on the subject.

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Archaeological treasures were found during expansion of Panama Canal.

Yesterday it was this old, ancient antique, and today it's Grandpa's picture.

Moche pots have been found not just at major north coast archaeological sites, such as Huaca de la luna, Huaca del sol, and Sipan, but also at small villages and unrecorded burial sites as well.

Extends thanks to the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) for preparing a feasibility study on the project that documents and classifies archeological and historical Islamic sites and archeological heritage in Member States, and urges them to explore ways to finance it.

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