The Middle East Program (MEP) invites you to a special screening of the documentary, "Artifact War," followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and experts—Artifact War Co-Director Evan Carpenter and Co-Directors of the Antiquities Trafficking and Heritage Anthropology Research Project Amr-Al-Azm and Katie Paul—moderated by Wilson Center Fellow Steven Heydemann.  

About the Documentary

"Artifact War" chronicles the courageous journey of an archaeology professor and his team of students who confront the illicit antiquities network operated by ISIS. Determined to protect their cultural heritage, they embark on a perilous mission, going undercover in ISIS-controlled territories. Amidst the dangers of war, they devise a system to monitor the theft and destruction of Syrian antiquities. Their investigation uncovers a vast network trafficking thousands of artifacts, implicating both terrorist organizations and multinational corporations. The film sheds light on how the sale of these illegal goods reaches unsuspecting markets worldwide.

For more information about the documentary: Artifact War