The Protector of Civilization
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
A Syrian museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save artifacts in Palmrya.
ISIS destroyed ancient artifacts in the city of Palmyra, Syria, and museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save them.
The Protector of Civilization
Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
ISIS destroyed ancient artifacts in the city of Palmyra, Syria, and museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save them.
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