Remnants of religious artifacts in Maaloula, Syria, desecrated by jihadists during the Syrian civil war. (All Photos: Ryan Biller)

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How Bible-Loving Westerners Fueled the ISIS Looting Boom

The legacy of jihadist antiquity trafficking is a complex one—and it comes down to something older even than religion: the dynamic of supply and demand.

By Ryan Biller

August 1, 2025, 1:17pm

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