We believe that all cultural, historical, and natural heritage, wherever they are, should be preserved. LEARN MORE

Blood Antiquities Looted from War-torn Yemen Bring in $1 Million at Auction

Posted on Jun, 12, 2019
Contributed to WCHV by Bardia Setayesh

At least 100 artifacts from Yemen have been successfully sold at auction for an estimated
$1 million in the U.S., Europe and the United Arab Emirates since 2011, according to a Live Science investigation into the country’s so-called “blood antiquities.”

The artifacts include ancient inscriptions, statues, coins and manuscripts from the Middle
Ages, Live Science found after analyzing auction records.

Yemen has a rich history with numerous archaeological remains dating back many
millennia. Museums and some archaeological sites have been looted during the ongoing
civil war. A Live Science investigation recently revealed the trade in Yemen's artifacts.
https://www.livescience.com/

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.