PBS NewsHour

ISIS-destroyed artifacts get new life with 3D reconstruction

Clip: Season 2015 | 3m 30s

To date, Islamic State militants have damaged 200 historic sites in the Middle East, according to the United Nations, and destroyed hundreds of artifacts. Now a pair of cyber-archaeologists are trying to put these ruined ancient works back together. NewsHour’s Ivette Feliciano reports.

Aired: 08/21/15 | Rating: NR

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