Ancient sites were targeted by extremist groups

First confirmed damage by extremist group to historic site in Syria

Commitment to protect cultural property during periods of armed conflict comes after destruction of antiquities in Syria and Iraq by Islamic State

Malina Suliman taught young people how to spray-paint in Kabul

Suicide bomber among those killed after failed assault outside popular tourist site

New publication includes cuneiform tablets, cylinder seals, Assyrian reliefs and coins

The country’s monasteries and mosques have no place in the Caliphate

Prime minister appeals for $2bn after historic squares are reduced to rubble and ancient temples are damaged in deadly disaster

Following similar fund for scholars, Institute of International Education with funding from Mellon Foundation launch project to aid persecuted artists and performers

A new film looks at Mes Aynak, an archaeological treasure that may soon be buried

Syrian government forces withdraw leaving archaeological site under serious threat

The Art Newspaper speaks to the artist at her new show in London

Unesco chief condemns attacks, urges all side to keep heritage out of the conflict

Syria’s greatest archaeological site is under threat—again

The Rubin Museum of Art is showing art, organising tours and hosting events to help support the earthquake ravaged country

Jean-Luc Martinez says attacks on cultural heritage marks "turning point" for universal museums

Three lawsuits allege that a storage facility company, a subsidiary of Christie’s, failed to take proper precautions, despite urgent warnings

France takes the lead as calls grow for co-ordinated response after attacks by fanatics on Assyrian royal cities

Assault on the seat of Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II could be the worst case of deliberate destruction of an archaeological site in living memory

National Trust staff and firefighters salvage paintings and furniture but much is feared lost

Unesco assesses damage to Kathmandu Valley’s World Heritage Sites and Italy offers expert help

This would be the greatest cultural loss since the Second World War

Following vandalism at Mosul museum and Nergal Gate, Iraqi government says IS has destroyed ancient sites at Nimrud, Hatra and Khorsabad