Documentary

Nefertiti - The Lonely Queen

A documentary that explores the dim world of illicit trade in antiquities, as well as the long and hard struggle for the repatriation of all stolen treasures.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Nefertiti - The Lonely Queen

First Air Date

January 15, 2020

Last Air Date

January 29, 2020

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Markell ProductionsHeretic

Networks

Iconoclasm And Resurrection
S01E03

Iconoclasm And Resurrection

Part 3 looks at the current situation in the Middle East and how that affects the cultural heritage of certain areas. The turmoil in Iraq, Egypt, Libya and Syria has led to mayhem in the cultural heritage domain: looted museums and looted archaeological sites. This has not stopped. Financing terror organizations like the Islamic State happens by selling looting licenses to entrepreneurs and professional art thieves. Looting and forgeries now take place on an industrial scale polluting our common history

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