Cultural heritage oblivion: A narrative analysis of Nimrud and ISIS' destruction of cultural sites

At the height of its power, the Islamic State (ISIS) destroyed and defaced cultural heritage sites across Iraq in a vicious campaign targeting pre-Islamic relics, highlighting the importance of preserving the past and protecting against the erasure of history.

Gabriel Olinto

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Basra archaeological restoration project uncovers British, Ottoman soldier inscriptions

Restoration work at Qasr Mudhay palace in Basra has uncovered messages and writings left by British soldiers who occupied the palace in 1941 during World War II, as well as earlier engravings by Ottoman troops, according to the Basra Antiquities and Heritage Authority.

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British, French archaeological missions begin excavations in Dhi Qar province  

Two international archaeological missions from the British Museum and France have arrived in Dhi Qar province to conduct excavations at separate sites.  haeological missions from the British Museum and France have arrived in Dhi Qar province to conduct excavations at separate sites.

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British, Indian memorial site in Basra defaced with graffiti amid neglect, land seizure attempts

A memorial cite in Basra holding the bodies of British and Indian soldiers from World War I has been severely vandalized, with offensive graffiti such as “Sewer Office” and “Surface Crane” covering its walls

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Shanidar; over 100,000 years of history

Shanidar Cave in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, holds vital Neanderthal remains, revealing insights into ancient human behavior and prompting calls for UNESCO recognition.

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Shanidar; over 100,000 years of history

Shanidar Cave in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, holds vital Neanderthal remains, revealing insights into ancient human behavior and prompting calls for UNESCO recognition.

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