Posts tagged antiquities
The Fight Against Sacred Heritage A War On Civilization Itself

(ANALYSIS) Pilgrims would journey across continents to light candles beneath their frescoed domes, whisper prayers into the cool stone walls, and gaze upon centuries-old icons bathed in flickering candlelight. These sites are much more than buildings. They are testaments to Greece’s spiritual, cultural and historical identity. Yet today, that serenity is under attack.

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Exhiled Afghan Official Vows To Repatriate Stolen Treasures — Including A 1,200-Year-Old Siddur

Abdul Manan Shiway e-Sharq, the former deputy minister for information and publications of Afghanistan, has relocated to Germany and is continuing his campaign to safeguard his country’s multicultural heritage — and repatriate looted antiquities.

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