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Palmyra

French President Francois Hollande.

From Timbuktu to Palmyra: France’s Preservation of Cultural Heritage 

An event at the U.N. with French President Francois Holland unveiled his country's plan for preserving the cultural heritage of religious minorities.
By Pamela Falk
Mayor of London Boris Johnson (L) watches during the unveiling of a replica of Palmyra's Arch of Triumph in Trafalgar Square, central London, on April 19, 2016. The original arch was destroyed by the Islamic State (IS) and the replica has been crafted using the latest 3D printing and carving technologies by the Institute for Digital Archaeology.

ISIS-Destroyed Syrian Landmark To Be Resurrected in City Hall Park

The marble recreation of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch stands 20-feet tall.
By Alanna Martinez
A replica of Palmyra's Arch of Triumph with the National Portrait Gallery framed behind is unveiled in Trafalgar Square, central London, on 19 April 2016. The original arch was destroyed by the Islamic State (IS) and the replica has been crafted using the latest 3D printing and carving technologies by the Institute for Digital Archaeology.

Palmyra Arch Rebuilt in London, Presidential Candidates Arts Guide—and More

The arch will be on view in London for three days beginning April 19, and there are plans to erect it in New York in September.
By Alanna Martinez
Leonard Lauder.

Whitney Names Building for Leonard Lauder, Lost Caravaggio Allegedly Found—and More

By Alanna Martinez
The Municipal House in Prague is one of the most prominent Art Nouveau buildings in the city.

Prague Named Most Art Nouveau City, Huntington Library Plans Expansion—and More

By Alanna Martinez
The Great Colonnade in Palmyra, Syria.

Islamic State Driven Out From Ancient City of Palmyra

By Ryan Steadman
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

Syrian Troops Ready to Retake Palmyra, Vermeer’s ‘Little Street’ Comes Home—and More

By Alanna Martinez
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

Museum Director Wants to Rebuild Palmyra, How We Choose Favorite Colors—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Morehshin Allahyari's 3D print reconstruction of Lamassu, also destroyed by ISIS (2015).

These ISIS-Destroyed Artifacts Are Now Available to Download and 3-D Print

By Casey Quackenbush
The Arch of Triumph in Palmyra.

ISIS Destroys Palmyra Arch, Cuban Artist El Sexto Jailed for Mocking Fidel, and More

By Guelda Voien
The Black Panther. (Photo: Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

Ta-Nehisi Coates to Write Marvel Comic, Heritage Joins Contemporary Fray, and More

By Guelda Voien
The ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

FBI Warns US Art Dealers: ISIL-Looted Antiquities Are Hitting the Market

By Alanna Martinez
A sculpture found in Palmyra, now displayed at the city's museum. (Photo: Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images)

ISIS-Looted Art Is Finding Its Way Into the British Antiquities Market

By Alanna Martinez
The shrine of Shagaf, known as Abu Behaeddine demolished by ISIS. Photo: Courtesy The Syrian Arab Republic - Ministry of Culture

ISIS Begins Destruction of Ancient Syrian City

By Ryan Steadman
Syrian citizens walking in the ancient city of Palmyra. (AFP Photo: Joseph Eid/AFP/Getty Images)

ISIS Surrounds Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra With Land Mines

By Alanna Martinez
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