Looted Antiquities: Satellite Imagery - Clooney Foundation For Justice

Below are some examples of satellite images showing sites before and after looting.

Adad Gate, Iraq

Adad Gate and city wall before its destruction on or after 01 April 2016. The image from 09 May 2016 illustrates the gate and city wall destroyed and debris removed.

Adad Gate and city wall before its destruction on or after 01 April 2016. The image from 09 May 2016 illustrates the gate and city wall destroyed and debris removed.

Mashki Gate, Iraq

On 01 April 2016 the Mashki Gates protective covering can be identified. On 09 May 2016, The Mashki Gate has been destroyed and the area bulldozed.

On 01 April 2016 the Mashki Gates protective covering can be identified. On 09 May 2016, The Mashki Gate has been destroyed and the area bulldozed.

Apamea, Syria

On 20 July 2011 the Apamea site illustrates limited digging sites. On 27 November 2015, the area is covered in digging sites.

On 20 July 2011 the Apamea site illustrates limited digging sites. On 27 November 2015, the area is covered in digging sites.

Dura Europos, Syria

Between August 2011 and April 2014, digging in the Dura Europos area intensified.

Between August 2011 and April 2014, digging in the Dura Europos area intensified.

Mari, Syria

Between May 2011 and April 2015, digging in the Mari area intensified.

Between May 2011 and April 2015, digging in the Mari area intensified.

Tell Bia, Syria

Between March 2014 and October 2014, digging in multiple areas at Tell Bia can be identified through satellite imagery. Both locations identified in the red boxes clearly show that excavations have occurred.

Between March 2014 and October 2014, digging in multiple areas at Tell Bia can be identified through satellite imagery. Both locations identified in the red boxes clearly show that excavations have occurred.