Unfortunately, once the local militant factions see you as an enemy they start to ramp up destruction of history. There was a similar situation in the 2000s when islamic extremists began destroying tombs in Egypt, likely fueled by an opposition to British political intervention including their support of Israel.
Nothing says “archaeologist” like a pair of handguns to kill everything in your path.
But she isn’t an archeologist
She is a Tomb Raider
It is literally in the title!
Combat archaeology should be a thing.
Need to explore an ancient temple that happens to be on ISIS territory? Time to bring in a combat archaeologist.
Unfortunately, once the local militant factions see you as an enemy they start to ramp up destruction of history. There was a similar situation in the 2000s when islamic extremists began destroying tombs in Egypt, likely fueled by an opposition to British political intervention including their support of Israel.
“Archeology is the study of FACT…not truth. If it’s truth you’re looking for, Dr. Tyree’s philosophy class is right down the hall”