Tag: isis

The Iseum Savariense, also known as the Isis Szentély Romkertje, is a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in Szombathely, Hungary.

One of the many tragedies that have unfolded in the wake of the Islamic State (IS) is their smashing of statues and the destruction of ancient archaeological sites. Indeed, the rapid and terrifying advance of the IS has proved fatal for much invaluable heritage.

For excavators – archaeologists, but also looters like the Islamic State, or ISIS – the opportunity for discovery in modern Iraq and Syria is dazzling.