Syria's head of antiquities reported the news on Sunday
Syrian archaeologist killed by Isis in Palmyra; Italy appoints 20 new museum directors; collector and philanthropist Melva Bucksbaum dies
Khaled al-Asaad served as director of antiquities of Palmyra for 40 years
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Honolulu Art Museum sues collector; Germany's proposed heritage law draws more fire; UK seeks to save its 'Sekhemka' statue
