As in Mali, damage to
cultural heritage sites in Syria has taken on a political angle with the
government and insurgents each blaming the other for deliberate destruction and
looting. While objects looted in Syria reportedly are being traded through Jordan
and Turkey, Turkey announced plans to construct, and fill, the largest museum
of civilizations by 2023. In Egypt, an article quoted the reappointed Minister
of State for Antiquities on seeking funding and cooperation to complete
restoration of historic sites and counter trafficking. Coincidentally, U.S.
Customs and Border Patrol seized two Egyptian sarcophagi at the U.S.-Mexico
border near Laredo. On the lighter side, early sketches of characters from The
Muppets are schedule to go up for auction in Hollywood, California.
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