Tag Archives: Destruction of Cultural Antiquities and Heritage

The New York Times 10:00 am on April 3, 2022
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We Will Fight for Every Brick of Ukraine

The fight for every single building has taught many Ukrainians to fight for their home, city and country.

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The New York Times 9:19 pm on August 20, 2021
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Taliban Vows to Protect Afghan Cultural Heritage, but Fears Persist

The director of the national museum in Kabul said Taliban guards have been posted there, but cultural preservationists still recall the destruction of prior years.

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The New York Times 5:03 pm on August 17, 2021
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Who Are the Taliban, and What Do They Want?

Here are answers to questions about the militants who have seized control in Afghanistan again, including their origin story, their record as rulers, and why so many women fear their return.

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The New York Times 6:54 pm on March 4, 2021
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How One Looted Artifact Tells the Story of Modern Afghanistan

Many of the country’s finest antiquities were stolen under cover of war, ending up in elite museums all over the globe. Should they be returned?

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The New York Times 10:01 am on November 30, 2020
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When Does an Enemy’s Cultural Heritage Become One’s Own?

The cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh may offer new hope for the preservation of threatened monuments everywhere.

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The New York Times 8:38 pm on November 24, 2020
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Deadly Bombing Shatters an Afghan Haven From War

While international donors gather in Geneva to discuss a reduced aid package to Afghanistan, intense violence has Afghan officials pleading for continued assistance.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on June 16, 2020
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In Iraq, a New Prime Minister Takes Stock of His Bloodied Land

In one city ruined by war, even the stones seem to have voices. They tell the stories of people who can no longer speak for themselves.

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The New York Times 4:48 pm on May 11, 2020
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A Poetic Journey Through Western China

For years, Silk Road travelers made the grueling trek past towering mountain ranges and ancient cities now lost to time. Centuries later, one writer attempts to retrace the journey.

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