Areas west of Pakistan and East of Europe including Turkey. Much of the sacred art from this region comes from various Islamic traditions, however there are significant Christian and Jewish art to be found here, including the orthodox art of some of the ‘-stans’. There are also important Buddhist artworks located in, for example, Afghanistan.
Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture
(France; Afghanistan)Nazanin Lankarani (2022). Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture. The New York Times. 19 October.
Arab League calls for return of stolen archives from colonial states
(West and Central Asia)Asmahan Qarjouli (2022). Arab League calls for return of stolen archives from colonial states. Doha News. 17 October.
Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group
(Afghanistan; Qatar)Hadani Ditmars (2022). Stolen Afghan manuscripts have been coming up for sale at major auction houses, according to research group. The Art Newspaper. 13 October.
The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.
Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation
(Greece; Turkey; United States of America)Mark A. Kellner (2022). Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation. The Washington Times. 28 September.
Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule
(Afghanistan)Rebecca Anne Proctor (2021). Concern grows for Afghanistan's cultural heritage under new Taliban rule. Arab News. 1 September.
Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey
(Turkey; United Kingdom)Arab News (2021). Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey. Arab News. 16 August.
When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own
(Armenia; Azerbaijan)Hugh Eakin (2020). When an Enemy's Cultural Heritage Becomes One's Own. The New York Times. 30 November.
Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing
(Armenia; Azerbaijan)Nevdon Jamgochian (2020). Google Arts & Culture as an Agent of Ethnic Cleansing. Hyperallergic. 13 November.
Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage
(Turkey)Ali Tüfekçi (2020). Ibrahim Hakkı Konyalı: Art historian who saved Ottoman heritage. Daily Sabah. 26 August.
After Dead Sea Forgeries Exposed, How Do We Know the Scrolls in Israel Are Authentic?
(Israel)Ariel David (2020). After Dead Sea Forgeries Exposed, How Do We Know the Scrolls in Israel Are Authentic?. Haaretz. 12 August.
500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border
(Turkey; Greece)Daily Sabah (2020). 500-year-old handwritten Bibles seized near Turkey-Greece border. Daily Sabah. 12 May.
Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts
(Turkey; Greece)Neos Kosmos (2020). Turkish ministry seeks return of Panagia Soumela artefacts. Neos Kosmos. 4 February.
1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers
(Turkey)Anadolu Agency (2019). 1,000-year-old Quran recovered from smugglers. Hurriyet Daily News. 3 August.
Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2019). Turkish police find 400-year-old Torah in Aydın province. Daily Sabah. 15 February.
4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2019). 4 ancient books depicting life of Jesus seized in Turkey's Denizli. Daily Sabah. 12 February.
Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts
(Palestine; Israel)Religion News Service (2019). Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts. The Presbyterian Outlook. 6 February.
1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2019). 1,200-year-old Bible seized in southeastern Turkey's Diyarbakır. Daily Sabah. 5 February.
Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls
(Palestine; Israel)Reuters (2019). Experts Racing Against Antiquities Robbers in Hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls. Reuters. 22 January.
Antiquities police stop theft of ancient coins
(Israel)Yvette J. Deane (2018). Antiquities police stop theft of ancient coins. The Jerusalem Post. 27 December.
Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US
(United States of America; Iraq)Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.
Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble
(Iraq)Margaret Coker (2018). Mosul's Renowned Religious Complex Will Rise From the Rubble. The New York Times. 24 April.
Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered
(France; Israel)Arutz Sheva (2018). Bible that Goering stole from Jew discovered. Israel National News. 11 April.
Syria Accuses Israel of Removing Jewish Artifacts from Damascus Temple
(Syria; Israel)Daniel J. Roth (2018). Syria Accuses Israel of Removing Jewish Artifacts from Damascus Temple. Jerusalem Post. 22 March.
Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats
(Syria; United States of America; Mali)Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.
Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia
(Turkey; France)Daily Sabah (2017). Turkey requests France return tiles stolen from Sultan Selim II's tomb at Hagia Sophia. Daily Sabah. 26 December.
Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened
(United States of America; Iraq)Jacob Natowicz (2017). Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened. Beloit College Round Table. 11 December.
Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq
(Iraq; United States of America)Oren Peleg (2017). Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq. Jewish Journal. 6 December.
Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2017). Historical artifacts stolen from church seized in anti-smuggling op in southeast Turkey. Daily Sabah. 5 December.
Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul
(Palestine; Israel)Nathan Jeffay (2017). Palestinian police help recover Torah scrolls stolen from Israeli shul. The Jewish Chronicle. 22 November.
Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn
(Israel; Palestine; United States of America)Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.
Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police
(Palestine; Israel)The Algemeiner (2017). Torah Scrolls Stolen From Jaffa Synagogue Are Found in Hebron and Returned After Cooperation Between Israeli, Palestinian Police. The Algemeiner. 19 November.
Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection
(Israel; Russia)Anny Shaw (2017). Russia and Israel sign historic deal to share digitised Gunzburg Collection. The Art Newspaper. 7 November.
Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites
(Syria)TRT World (2017). Centre set up in Idlib to protect Syrian heritage sites. TRT World. 7 November.
Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London
(Turkey; United Kingdom)Anadolu Agency (2017). Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London. Daily Sabah. 24 October.
Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?
(United States of America; Turkey; Egypt)Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.
Idol Wing IG's special camp office comes up at Tiruchi
(India)R. Rajaram (2017). Idol Wing IG's special camp office comes up at Tiruchi. The Hindu. 9 October.
Thieves break into Latin Catholic Church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artifacts
(Turkey; Uzbekistan)Çetin Aydın (2017). Thieves break into Latin Catholic Church in Istanbul's Beyoğlu, steal artifacts. Hurriyet Daily News. 15 September.
Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq
(Iraq; United States of America)Josefin Dolsten (2017). Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq. The Jewish Star. 13 September.
Armenia's Ministry of Culture Seeks Return of Ancient Armenian Church Bell from Iran
(Turkey; Iran; Armenia)Armen Press (2017). Armenia's Ministry of Culture Seeks Return of Ancient Armenian Church Bell from Iran. Asbarez. 7 September.
Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey
(Turkey)Yusuf Koyun (2017). Police seize ancient tapestry in southern Turkey. Andalou Agency. 21 August.
Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq
(Iraq)Amir Harrack (2017). Rescuing Assyrian Manuscripts in Iraq. AINA. 20 August.
Stolen Gandharan artefacts
(Pakistan)The Express Tribune (2017). Stolen Gandharan artefacts. The Express Tribune. 12 August.
Iran to return 7-century-old bell to Turkey
(Turkey; Iran)Ali Mustafayev (2017). Iran to return 7-century-old bell to Turkey. Azernews. 10 August.
Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa
(Palestine; Israel)Ma'an News Agency (2017). Waqf: Israeli forces did not steal historical documents and materials from Al-Aqsa. Ma'an News Agency. 10 August.
Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site
(Palestine; Israel)Reuters (2017). Israel bans men under 50 from disputed Jerusalem holy site. Cyprus Mail. 28 July.
After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society
(Iraq)Stephen Kalin (2017). After IS, Mosul rebuilds monuments, mosques – and society. Reuters. 26 July.
Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site
(Palestine; Israel)BBC News (2017). Israel removes flashpoint metal detectors at Jerusalem holy site. BBC News. 25 July.
Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia
(Australia; Iraq)Dale Stephens, Tara Gutman (2017). Destruction of Mosul's Great Mosque holds a heritage lesson for Australia. The Guardian. 29 June.
The many headless Buddha
(Afghanistan)Emran Feroz (2017). The many headless Buddha. Qantera. 26 June.
Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque
(Iraq)BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: IS 'blows up' al-Nuri mosque. BBC News. 22 June.
Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'
(Iraq)BBC News (2017). Battle for Mosul: Destruction of al-Nuri mosque 'shows IS defeated'. BBC News. 22 June.
Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest
(Turkey)Anadolu Agency (2017). Smuggled Torah, artifacts seized in Turkey's northwest. Hurriyet Daily News. 25 April.
Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2017). Goldplated ancient Torah seized by Turkish security forces in antismuggling drive. Daily Sabah. 17 April.
Jewish family renews fight for Passover manuscript
(Israel)Daniel Estrin (2017). Jewish family renews fight for Passover manuscript. The China Post. 12 April.
Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries
(Israel; United States of America)Regin Olimberio (2017). Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries. The Science Times. 4 April.
28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US
(Israel; United States of America)Owen Jarus (2017). 28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US. Live Science. 4 April.
Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists
(Israel)Nir Hasson (2017). Israel Arrests Temple Mount Officials After Assault on Archaeologists. Haaretz. 29 March.
Antiquities agency chief says Jordan Codices fake
(Jordan)The Jordan Times (2017). Antiquities agency chief says Jordan Codices fake. The Jordan Times. 9 March.
Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey
(Turkey)Hurriyet Daily News (2017). Ancient book stolen in Syria seized in Turkey. Hurriyet Daily News. 8 March.
Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces
(Jordan)The Jordan Times (2017). Jordan demands Israel halts works at Jerusalem's Umayyad Palaces. The Jordan Times. 1 March.
The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS
(Iraq; Syria)Matteo Fagotto (2017). The Monk Who Saves Manuscripts From ISIS. The Atlantic. 23 February.
Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana
(Turkey; Syria)Fatih Karacali (2017). Priceless 18th century icon seized in car trunk in Turkey's Adana. Hurriyet Daily News. 22 February.
New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries
(Israel)Michelle Z. Donahue (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls Find May Help Detect Forgeries. National Geographic. 14 February.
New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years
(Israel)Bethan McKernan (2017). New Dead Sea Scrolls cave filled with ancient artefacts discovered for first time in 60 years. The Independent. 9 February.
Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation
(Palestine)Ori Lewis (2017). Ghost churches near Jordan River baptism site await reclamation. Reuters. 18 January.
Official laments smuggling of invaluable Shia manuscripts
(Iran)Mehr News Agency (2017). Official laments smuggling of invaluable Shia manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 12 January.
Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery
(Iraq)Owen Jarus (2016). Hundreds of Historic Texts Hidden in ISIS-Occupied Monastery. Live Science. 16 December.
Debate over whether Afghanistan's Buddhas should be reconstructed
(Afghanistan)Sky News (2016). Debate over whether Afghanistan's Buddhas should be reconstructed. Sky News. 30 November.
Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic
(Egypt; United Arab Emirates)Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.
Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS
(Syria)Carey Lodge (2016). Signs Of Hope: Ancient Relics Found In Monastery Destroyed By ISIS. Christian Today. 29 November.
Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?
(Iraq)SBS (2016). Iraqi forces take Nimrud from IS: why are its artefacts so significant?. SBS. 14 November.
'Lead Sea Scrolls' row reopened
(Jordan)Richard Brooks (2016). 'Lead Sea Scrolls' row reopened. The Sunday Times. 6 November.
Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO
(Israel; Palestine)Tovah Lazaroff (2016). Palestinians make a play for Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO. The Jerusalem Post. 6 November.
These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.
(Israel; Iraq; Poland; Portugal; Czech Republic; Russia)The Jerusalem Post (2016). These Sifrei Torah made it through hard times in Poland, Iraq, Portugal, Russia and elsewhere, before being reborn in new communities.. The Jerusalem Post. 24 October.
Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State
(Israel; Palestine)Ilan Ben Zion (2016). Israel's antiquities chief compares UNESCO to Islamic State. The Times of Israel. 20 October.
Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?
(Israel)Owen Jarus (2016). Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?. Live Science. 10 October.
Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel
(Egypt; Israel)Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel. Egypt Independent. 7 October.
Raiders of the Lost Archive: How Newly Discovered Manuscripts of Afghanistan Ended Up in Israel
(Afghanistan; Israel)Michael Press (2016). Raiders of the Lost Archive: How Newly Discovered Manuscripts of Afghanistan Ended Up in Israel. Hyperallergic. 5 October.
UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen
(Yemen)UNESCO (2016). UNESCO Director-General condemns the destruction of a 9th century old mosque of Bani Matar in Yemen. Malaysia Sun. 4 September.
11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey
(Turkey)Daily Sabah (2016). 11th century Bible recovered in central Turkey. Daily Sabah. 30 August.
MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb
(Iraq; Israel)Roi Kais (2016). MKs turn to UNESCO to save prophet's tomb. Ynet News. 8 August.
80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild
(Syria)Syria Direct (2016). 80%of Aleppo Old City square destroyed, residents lack tools to rebuild. Syria Direct. 4 August.
Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock
(Israel)Daniel K. Eisenbud (2016). Police detain 5 Wakf members for illegally renovating Dome of Rock. The Jerusalem Post. 4 August.
Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen
(Yemen)AFP (2016). Salafists blow up 16-century mosque in Yemen. Al Arabiya. 31 July.
Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts
(Iran; Germany)Mehr News Agency (2016). Iran's National Library receives 2 rare Quran manuscripts. Mehr News Agency. 23 July.
The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked
(Saudi Arabia)Gareth Harris (2016). The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site, attacked. The Art Newspaper. 5 July.
US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation
(India; United States of America)Geneva Sands (2016). US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation. ABC United States. 6 June.
Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'
(Syria)Alaa Nassar (2016). Syria's third-oldest mosque damaged by airstrike: 'A violation of historical sites'. Syria Direct. 2 June.
Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea
(Israel)Mike Smith (2016). Israel wards off looters of antiquity high above the Dead Sea. Yahoo News. 2 June.
National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves
(Israel)Yoni Kempinski (2016). National plan to save Dead Sea Scrolls from thieves. Arutz Sheva. 25 May.
While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction
(Syria)Ross Burns (2016). While the world watches Palmyra, another of Syria's heritage sites risks destruction. Apollo. 20 May.
Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history
(Syria)Lizzie Porter (2016). Looting rife, heritage sites destroyed: The state of Syria's history. Middle East Eye. 20 May.
Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul
(Turkey; Syria)Daily Sabah (2016). Police thwart sale of 600-year-old Torah in Istanbul. Daily Sabah. 29 April.
Jewish family makes claims to prized Passover manuscript
(Israel)Associated Press (2016). Jewish family makes claims to prized Passover manuscript. The Daily Mail. 21 April.
Is the Israel Museum's Birds' Head Haggadah Nazi-era loot?
(Israel)David D'Arcy (2016). Is the Israel Museum's Birds' Head Haggadah Nazi-era loot?. The Art Newspaper. 6 April.
Yemeni authorities jail Jewish man over airlifted Torah
(Yemen; Israel)Sandy Rashty (2016). Yemeni authorities jail Jewish man over airlifted Torah. The Jewish Chronicle. 24 March.
Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour
(Syria)Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: The Armenian church in Deir al-Zour. BBC News. 10 March.
Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery
(Syria)Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Mar Elian Monastery. BBC News. 7 March.
Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret
(Syria)Kanishk Tharoor (2016). Museum of Lost Objects: Aleppo's minaret. BBC News. 3 March.
Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting
(Syria)Associated Press (2016). Christian hamlet in Syria bears scars of fierce fighting. The Daily Mail. 3 March.
Tel Aviv: Burglars indicted for heist of 17th Century manuscripts
(Israel)Ben Hartman (2016). Tel Aviv: Burglars indicted for heist of 17th Century manuscripts. The Jerusalem Post. 28 February.
Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple
(India)The Hindu (2016). Panchaloha idol of Sri Ram stolen from Mudhol temple. The Hindu. 19 February.
Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'
(Yemen)Amel Ahmed (2016). Saving Yemen's heritage, 'heart and soul of classical Islamic tradition'. Al Jazeera. 5 February.
From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah
(Israel; Austria)Shlomo Rizel (2016). From Auschwitz to Israel, the Saga of a Long-Lost Mini-Torah. Chabad.org. 11 January.
My Great-grandfather, the Man Who Held the Key to the Aleppo Codex
(Israel; Syria)Judy Maltz (2015). My Great-grandfather, the Man Who Held the Key to the Aleppo Codex. Haaretz. 22 December.
Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus
(Israel; Italy)Steven Fine (2015). Hanukkah at the Arch of Titus. Yale University News. 15 December.
Gilded Bible seized in Tokat
(Turkey)Doğan News Agency (2015). Gilded Bible seized in Tokat. Hurriyet Daily News. 27 October.
1600-year-old artifacts in Bodrum bay area looted
(Turkey)Doğan News Agency (2015). 1600-year-old artifacts in Bodrum bay area looted. Hurriyet Daily News. 20 October.
Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages
(Armenia; United States of America)Mike Boehm (2015). Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages. Los Angeles Times. 21 September.
Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches
(Israel)Jack Moore (2015). Israeli Media: Leader of Far-Right Lehava Group Admits Support for Destroying Churches. Newsweek. 6 August.
The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men
(Israel; United Kingdom)Ofer Aderet (2015). The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men. Haaretz. 2 August.
Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church
(Israel)The Times of Israel (2015). Police arrest Jewish suspects in arson at 'loaves and fishes' church. The Times of Israel. 12 July.
Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected
(Israel)Bathsheva Sobelman (2015). Fire damages landmark Christian site in Israel; arson suspected. Los Angeles Times. 18 June.
Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula
(Syria)Almanar News (2015). Statue of Virgin Mary Restored to Syria's Maaloula. Almanar News. 14 June.
Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage
(Lebanon)Elise Knutson (2015). Lebanon safeguards region's cultural heritage. The Daily Star. 12 June.
Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS
(United States of America; Iraq)Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.
Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia
(Syria; Finland; Russia)YLE (2015). Isis-looted treasures seized en route to Russia. YLE. 5 June.
Ancient items retrieved by Syrian authorities
(Syria)Xinhua (2015). Ancient items retrieved by Syrian authorities. Xinhua. 26 May.
Ceremony held as stolen head of statue returned after 18 years
(Taiwan; China)CCTV (2015). Ceremony held as stolen head of statue returned after 18 years. CCTV. 23 May.
Turkey: Armenian Church Sues for Lost Property
(Turkey)Dorian Jones (2015). Turkey: Armenian Church Sues for Lost Property. Eurasia Net. 21 May.
Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin
(India; United Arab Emirates)The Hindu (2015). Two antique idols seized in Tuticorin. The Hindu. 14 May.
UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?
(Syria; Iraq)Lyn Julius (2014). UN Attempt to Save Jewish Sites from ISIS -Too Little Too Late?. Arutz Sheva. 7 December.
Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels
(Syria)Al Monitor (2014). Syrian government says Maaloula's sites sacked by rebels. Al Monitor. 5 May.
Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem
(Israel)Daniel K. Eisenbud (2014). Police confiscate ancient coffins from tomb raiders in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Post. 31 March.
Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks
(Nepal; United States of America)Kunda Dixit (2013). Christie's removes stolen Nepal artworks. Nepali Times. 22 March.