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Archaeologists race to protect antiquities from ISIS

Syria is home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back thousands of years, but the country's rich cultural heritage has been badly damaged by four years of civil war. Efforts are now being made by a brave group of men who are trying to protect their country's history, rushing to save priceless antiquities from being destroyed or stolen. Clarissa Ward reports.
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