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John Doew

10 Feb 2026

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01 May 2024

[Podcast] Looting and destruction of Syria’s antiquities by ISIS – With Dr Amr Al-Azm – Context S2E3

Much of Syria lies in ruins, and also its archaeological heritage has been a major casualty of the conflict, especially regarding the deliberate destruction and systematic looting of antiquities by forces of the so-called Islamic State terror organization. I had the pleasure to discuss some of the intricate details of...

26 Jan 2024

Watchdogs: An interview with ATHAR co-founder and activist Amr Al Azm

Watchdog group ATHAR was founded in response to the trafficking of Syrian cultural artefacts from the country during conflict. The group works to fight a bloated black market of illicit antiquities and the lenient online platforms enabling it. In 2019, a report released by ATHAR resulted in a public policy change from...