Looting the Cradle of Civilization
February 9, 2015 | Baruch College, CUNY Lecture Series
Recent satellite images document the scale of destruction from organized looting to thousands of vital archaeological sites in the region known as the “cradle of civilization.” During a lecture at Baruch College, “Looting the Past, Destroying the Future: Revolution, Terrorism, and Archaeology in Egypt and Syria,” Baruch College archaeology professor Anna Boozer and John Jay College of Criminal Justice art crime professor Erin Thompson discuss the damage that looting will have on the cultural heritage for future generations.Podcast: Play in new window | Download