Thousands of trafficked antiquities are discovered by an archaeology professor and his students as they infiltrate an ISIS network in Syria.
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Thousands of trafficked antiquities are discovered by an archaeology professor and his students as they infiltrate an ISIS network in Syria.
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Synopsis
Archeology professor Amr Al-Azm and his team of students infiltrate ISIS territory to combat an illicit antiquities network threatening Syria's cultural heritage. As they navigate bombings and militia threats, they develop a system to monitor the theft and destruction of artifacts. Their efforts reveal thousands of trafficked items and expose the complicity of terrorists and multinational corporations in these crimes. The documentary captures the ongoing tragedy of cultural loss amid the Syrian civil war.
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Why Watch
- Follow Katie Paul and her team in ISIS territory.
- See the impact of antiquities theft on Syrian culture.
- Meet the professor leading the fight against ISIS's network.
Did You Know
- The film features a team of students working under an archeology professor.
- Thousands of trafficked items are discovered during their mission.
- The documentary shows the involvement of multinational corporations in antiquities trafficking.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Artifact War?
Artifact War follows an archaeology professor and his students as they combat an ISIS illicit antiquities network in Syria.
Who directed the documentary Artifact War?
Artifact War was directed by Evan Michael Carpenter.
What year was Artifact War released?
Artifact War was released in 2024.
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