Ancient relics in Syria face new dangers after end of civil war

NPR | By Emily Feng

Published August 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM EDT

Syria has a rich archaeological heritage full of ancient Roman and Byzantine sites and treasures. Damaged and stolen during a civil war, they now face an increased danger of looting.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is a White House correspondent at NPR. Previously, she was a foreign correspondent for NPR covering China, Taiwan and beyond.

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