Late archeologist Khalid Al-Asaad, great lover of Palmyra and defender of Syria's civilization
Five years have passed since Khaled Al-Asaad, the renowned Syrian archeologist and head of the antiquities of the historical Syrian city of Palmyra, was brutally and publicly beheaded on August 18, 2015 at the age of 81 by Daesh terrorist organization and his body was put on display.
Al-Asaad was known for being a great lover and defender of Syrian history. He dedicated 50 years of his lifetime to taking care of the valuable antiquities of his beloved Palmyra. His decision not to leave Palmyra or to hand over the cultural heritage of the city and reveal the location of precious hidden antiquities to the terrorists and gangs of Daesh cost him his life.
With the passing away of this highly prestigious Syrian archeologist, Syrian and international scientific and cultural arenas have lost an icon that presented the world with many archeological research works and discoveries.