Before the looting began at the Dura Europsa archaeological dig site in Syria.

DURA EUROPOS, SYRIA - JUNE 29, 2012: Before the looting began. This unique Classical-period site, founded in the 3rd century BC and occupied until the 3rd century AD, demonstrates the diversity of the ancient Middle East. One of the worlds earliest churches was discovered here, as was one of the oldest preserved synagogues and numerous temples devoted to polytheistic deities. (Photo DigitalGlobe via Getty Images/Getty Images)