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Looting and Vandalism Threaten Egyptian Antiquities

February 04, 2011

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Amidst the intense political turmoil in Egypt, where demonstrations against President Hosni Mubarak have brought a state of chaos to the nation, archaeologists across the world remain extremely concerned for the well-being of Egypt’s countless ancient treasures.

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Satkhanda Tower Subject to Constant Vandalism, Despite Continued Preservation Efforts

December 02, 2010

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One step forward, two steps back. That seems to be the pattern preservation experts in Lucknow, India face in their battle to save the Satkhanda tower, as repairs are continuously damaged within weeks of completion.

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Nineveh, Iraq

Ancient Jewel of the Assyrian Empire

October 26, 2010

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Located in northern Iraq near the modern city of Mosul, Nineveh served as the capital of the Assyrian Empire from 705 to 612 BC, and was described in the Book of Jonah as an “exceedingly great city.”

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Mahansthangarh, Bangladesh

Earliest Urban Archaeological Site in Bangladesh

October 26, 2010

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Mahasthangarh is one of the earliest urban archaeological sites in Bangladesh, dating to the 3rd century BC. It was the ancient capital of Pundravardhana, and the fortified area was in use until the 18th century AD.

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Vandalism, Unsustainable Tourism Threaten the Great Wall of China

October 26, 2010

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During the last week of September, the Great Wall of China hosted the largest photography exhibition in Chinese history. Titled “Stay You”, the exhibition generated more than 10,000 submissions and urged participants to submit photographs that “showed themselves being themselves.” However, many of the winning submissions displayed a startling trend: tourists defiling large portions of the Great Wall.

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