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Robert Fisk: Syria's Ancient Treasures Pulverised

By Independent | August 05, 2012    |    Next >>
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Robert Fisk: "The priceless treasures of Syria's history – of Crusader castles, ancient mosques and churches, Roman mosaics, the renowned 'Dead Cities' of the north and museums stuffed with antiquities – have fallen prey to looters and destruction by armed rebels and government militias as fighting envelops the country."

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