Libya

Interpol confirms Libyan treasure was looted

The largely forgotten cache of thousands of antiquities was taken by thieves months after the city was seized by rebel forces

Published online: 31 October 2011

Libya’s ancient heritage left vulnerable after battles break out

Anti-Gaddafi forces claimed control of two key heritage sites in August

Published online: 28 September 2011

British embassy art burned

Works almost certainly destroyed last month when building was set on fire by pro-Gaddafi protesters

Published online: 02 June 2011

Saif Gaddafi’s Islamic art museum at a standstill

Libyan conflict has halted construction on—and acquistions for—new museum in Tripoli due to open in September

Published online: 28 April 2011

Gaddafi’s son reveals true colours

Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif, is also an architect, urban planner, and surrealist/symbolist painter

Published online: 02 March 2011

Archaeo­logists attack BP’s drilling plans

Damage feared to underwater sites off the coast of Libya, after Gulf disaster

Published online: 02 September 2010

Middle Eastern art heads to West Coast

Issue 233, available from the Archive

Stolen head returned to Libya

Issue 233, available from the Archive

Arab institute revamps its museum

Paris space aims to celebrate cultural diversity in the Middle East

Issue 233, available from the Archive

Reports of more damage to ancient heritage

Issue 232, available from the Archive

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