Antiquities under Siege: Cultural Heritage Protection after the Iraq War

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As Saddam Hussein's government fell in April 2003, news accounts detailed the pillage of Iraq's National Museum. Less dramatic, though far more devastating, was the subsequent looting at thousands of archaeological sites around the country, which continues on a massive scale to this day. This book details the disasters that have befallen Iraq's cultural heritage, analyzes why all efforts to protect it have failed, and identifies new mechanisms and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0759110999

ISBN13:9780759110991

Release Date:March 2008

Publisher:Altamira Press

Length:340 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.9" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Archaeology Cultural Policy History Iraq Iraq War Middle East Military Political Science Politics & Government Public Policy Social Science Social Sciences

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