Blood Antiquities: Islamic State and the Theft of Syria's Past

Summary When ISIS launched its murderous campaign in Syria and northern Iraq, it needed cash to fund its terrorist operations. While Islamic State terrorists were bombarding screens across the globe with propaganda videos documenting their slaughter of innocents, and destruction of irreplaceable archaeological sites, behind the scenes they were selling Syria's precious ancient past to the highest bidders. While western collectors turned a blind eye to the source of the antiquities they were buying, their money was going into the pockets of extremist groups hell-bent on destroying the west.

S1.E2 ∙ Blood Antiquities: Islamic State and the Theft of Syria's Past

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Stars : Robert Lee

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 27, 2022

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : EQ Media Group

Summary When ISIS launched its murderous campaign in Syria and northern Iraq, it needed cash to fund its terrorist operations. While Islamic State terrorists were bombarding screens across the globe with propaganda videos documenting their slaughter of innocents, and destruction of irreplaceable archaeological sites, behind the scenes they were selling Syria's precious ancient past to the highest bidders. While western collectors turned a blind eye to the source of the antiquities they were buying, their money was going into the pockets of extremist groups hell-bent on destroying the west.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 27, 2022

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : EQ Media Group

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