Khaled al-Asaad: Archaeologist Who Died Protecting Palmyra

Today marks 9 years since ISIS tortured and beheaded Khaled al-Asaad, an 83-year-old Syrian archaeologist who refused to give up the locations of Palmyra’s hidden antiquities. He gave his life to protect Syria’s ancient heritage.

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