The Management of Syrian Archaeological Heritage Before and During the Syrian Conflict: A Comparison Study

Sabrine, Isber

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-07446-2_10

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“…This comparison should be used with caution, but it nonetheless draws attention to the fact that we cannot only look ahead at what we might believe the site should be or become after, hopefully, the end of the devastating conflict in Syria. The structural inequalities continue in innumerable ways (see Almohamad, 2022; Munawar, 2022; Sabrine 2022). It is necessary to account for the harm done by archaeology or in its name: dispossessing people of their homes, erasing their names from the objects they found and evading their place in the writing of the archaeological past.…”

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Knowing Palmyra: Mandatory production of archaeological knowledge

Baird

Kamash

2023

Journal of Social Archaeology

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During the Syrian conflict, ongoing since 2011, Palmyra became notorious for the destruction and looting of its Roman-period remains, giving rise to many narratives of what Palmyra’s future should bring, often without attention to how we have come to know its past. This article explores that past through a key period—the French Mandate—when European archaeologists categorically reshaped the site, culminating in the relocation of the site’s population from mudbrick houses in and around the Temple of Bel to a new, military-built town north of the original. We examine the site immediately prior to that transformation through contemporary archaeological diaries from 1924 to 1928, written by Danish archaeologist Harald Ingholt. Through his diaries, it is possible to reconstruct the complexity of knowledge production at the site, which disrupts the authorized discourses of archaeological discovery with important consequences for how we understand the contribution of local inhabitants to scientific knowledge.

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Knowing Palmyra: Mandatory production of archaeological knowledge

Baird

Kamash

2023

Journal of Social Archaeology

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“…This history illustrates a complex interplay between colonial legacies and the shaping of Syrian antiquity (Meskell 2018). Recent scholarship has highlighted the need for a reassessment of archaeological practices and their impact on local communities (Almohamad 2022;Munawar 2022;Sabrine 2022), advocating for greater inclusion of local narratives in the field.…”

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“…Prior to the conflict, the existing management practices and legal frameworks were already found to be inadequate in effectively protecting the country's extensive array of heritage sites, thereby creating vulnerabilities in their preservation (Sabrine 2022). Compounding these challenges has been the constrained international involvement in these sites, a result of the intricate geopolitical landscape, which has further hindered efforts to protect and manage these cultural treasures (Al Quntar and Daniels 2016).…”

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Interactive 360° media for the dissemination of endangered world heritage sites: the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria

Dieb,

Alsalloum,

Webb

2024

Built Heritage

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Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011, several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction. The ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013, alongside five other Syrian heritage sites. Between 2015 and 2017, Palmyra experienced the loss of nearly 40% of its historic buildings and landmarks. The site’s remote location and ongoing armed conflict pose additional challenges in accessing and preserving it.This paper introduces an interactive online platform employing 360° media to document and disseminate information about the world heritage site of Palmyra. The platform contributes to the safeguarding process of Palmyra, facilitating public engagement and interaction with the site. It also has potential applications for other sites in Syria and beyond. The platform allows users to explore both archival and current information of damaged historical monuments and buildings, revealing their layered histories before and after demolition. Employing interactive 360° media, similar to applications like Google Street View, the platform offers a reality-based digital environment. Users can virtually move into different buildings or follow specific pathways within the site, accessing archival information and documentation about particular monuments and buildings along their journey.This project serves as a unique informational resource for decision-makers and policy planners, aiding in the understanding of the site and the development of relevant strategies and recommendations. It also proves beneficial as an educational tool. The collective understanding fostered by this platform is expected to positively influence post-conflict restoration and reconstruction plans, making it an invaluable asset for research and educational purposes.

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Facing Heritage Protection in Armed Conflicts, International Institutions and Civil Society

Fernández,

Sabrine

2024

Law and Visual Jurisprudence

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The Management of Syrian Archaeological Heritage Before and During the Syrian Conflict: A Comparison Study

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

Knowing Palmyra: Mandatory production of archaeological knowledge

Knowing Palmyra: Mandatory production of archaeological knowledge

Interactive 360° media for the dissemination of endangered world heritage sites: the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria

Facing Heritage Protection in Armed Conflicts, International Institutions and Civil Society

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