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Drones bring new dimension to archaeology

Aerial surveys transform Oriental Institute studies of ancient dwellings, help track looting


UChicago

Drones bring new dimension to archaeology

Aerial surveys transform Oriental Institute studies of ancient dwellings, help track looting

Yemeni Heritage, Saudi Vandalism

In op-ed, archaeologist describes Oriental Institute's Dhamar Survey Project in Yemen, which collected thousands of artifacts destroyed by recent Saudi bombing campaign


Technology reveals ancient Egypt’s complex history

Oriental Institute team uses digital tools to capture nuances and share research


William Harms

The Destruction of Antiquities in Iraq

Prof. McGuire Gibson discusses Islamic State militants' destruction of ancient artifacts in Mosul


Oriental Institute looks at destruction of artifacts in Iraq

Audio: Oriental Institute chief curator Jack Green discusses ISIS’ destruction of ancient artifacts in Iraq


Iraq Says Islamic State Militants 'Bulldozed' Ancient Site

Oriental Institute chief curator Jack Green notes that ISIS attacks on ancient art ‘intended to erase history and the identity of the people of Iraq’