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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Syrian Obsidian Discovery Opens New Chapter in Middle Eastern Studies


Sep. 4, 2012 — An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has revealed the origin and trading routes of razor-sharp stone tools 4,200 years ago in Syria.

Ancient sites and cultural heritage are under threat in Syria due to the current conflict. An interdisciplinary research team hopes this new discovery, which has major implications for understanding the world's first empire, will help to highlight the importance of protecting Syria's heritage.