Aleppo: On the domed roof of a historical market in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, architect Bassel Al Daher moves between workers painstakingly working to erase the scars of war. Labourers take part in restoration work at the Saqatiya market in the old quarter of Syria’s second city of Aleppo on February 12, 2019….
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The Aga Khan wants to rebuild Aleppo’s Great Mosque
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Ten million euro plan: “A Hope Throughout Syria” In his hands is a white plastic model of the Aleppo Minaret, Dr. Radwan Khawatmi reminds himself the nostalgia of childhood games: “I was born a few meters from there. I was a child and always felt like a muezzin. I went to…
In the rubble, Aleppo’s citizens work to save battered heritage — Jordan Times Com |Aga Khan Development Network’s cultural arm is also looking at possible rehabilitation of the area
The Aga Khan Development Network’s cultural arm, which was behind a multimillion dollar restoration and urban development project around the Citadel and nearby souks a decade ago, said it was also looking at possible rehabilitation of the area. A view shows a damaged dome of a mosque in the Old City of Aleppo, Syria, January…
Cost of War in Syria: Total Economic Damage for 6 Cities up to 4.5 Billion|See the Graphic by World Bank org
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Turkey and Germany agree on plan to ease refugee crisis — Al Jazeera Com|Thousands escaping the offensive in Aleppo|Watch video
Steps unveiled during Merkel’s visit include push to halt assault on Syrian city of Aleppo and curb “illegal migration”. Turkey and Germany have agreed on a set of measures to deal with the Syrian refugee crisis, including a joint diplomatic initiative aiming to halt attacks against Aleppo, Syria’s largest city. Officials from the two countries…
Aleppo and Its Majestic Citadel: Chilling Reports from the Current Civil War, and 14th Century — Narratives by Ibn Batutta on Simerg com
I. THE HARSH REALITIES OF ALEPPO TODAY (A). Syria’s Most War-Torn City by Newsweek Magazine (Note: Newsweek’s story, accessible by clicking on the first image shown below, contain graphic images and may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised). “Longer even than the journey from Damascus to Aleppo is the time it takes to get from…
Weltkulturerbe: Aleppos Schicksal auf der Kippe. article in German with many photos on Syrian heritage (Aleppo’s fate is on the brink, German city planner can save the city)
Der syrische Bürgerkrieg hat das Weltkulturerbe Aleppo weitgehend zerstört. Experten fordern – trotz Krieg- schon jetzt den Wiederaufbau. Ansonsten könnte der Stadt das Schicksal eines arabischen Disneylands drohen. Kilometerlange Bazare, eine der größten und prächtigsten Moscheen der Welt, eines der florierendsten Geschäftszentren mitten im Nahen Osten – das war Aleppo bis Ende 2011. Dann kam…
Syrian Cultural Heritage Sites Endangered — Voice of America News com says damage is deliberate and Looted artifacts are being sold for tens of millions of dollars
GENEVA—A new study finds warring factions in Syria’s long-running civil war have damaged or destroyed hundreds of Syrian cultural heritage sites. The study by UNITAR, the U.N. Institute for Training and Research uses detailed satellite imagery, which tracks and analyzes the extent of the loss. More than three years of civil war in Syria has…
Save Syria’s Threatened Heritage Sites – Read news, view photos and watch videos on Global Voices org
Did you know for instance that six sites in the country are on the UNESCO World Heritage List? They are the Ancient City of Aleppo, Ancient City of Bosra, Ancient City of Damascus, Ancient Villages of Northern Syria, Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din Site of Palmyra. Also, another 12 historic sites are also…
Protecting Cultural Treasures: Lessons From the Syrian Conflict – Huffington Post article by Bonnie Burnham
“snip” In recent decades, Syria has been the site of vigorous internationally sponsored preservation efforts. In 1972, the Newark Museum set a world precedent by returning to Syria a mosaic that was discovered to have been stolen from Apamea. Shayzar Castle and Aleppo Citadel have been the beneficiaries of a long-term joint preservation partnership among…
Aleppo’s Old Town: World Cultural Heritage Threatened by Syria’s Civil War – Qantara de
Large-scale destruction is being inflicted on the unique historical and cultural legacy of the Syrian commercial metropolis Aleppo. And the people of the city had actually only just begun to show an interest in that legacy. By Claudia Mende One of the world’s oldest cities, Aleppo, is threatened with destruction. UNESCO fears that irreversible damage…
Preserving Heritage, and the Fabric of Life, in Syria – New York Times news
Salah Malkawi for The New York Times The innovative restoration of the Citadel in Aleppo, Syria, involved not just this landmark but its surroundings as well, including a pleasant plaza enjoyed by local residents and tourists alike. More Photos » ALEPPO, Syria — At first glance it seems an unremarkable scene: a quiet plaza shaded…
GPISH Students Visit Egypt and Syria – The Institute of Ismaili Studies
Students from the IIS’ Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH), Class of 2012, went on educational trips to Egypt and Syria during the summer. These visits provided the students with an opportunity to better understand the past and present dynamism of Muslim societies, including the Ismailis, in these regions. In Cairo, the students…
Syria: With First Lady’s help, Syria wakes up to benefits of volunteerism
By: Sarah Birke The Latin church, Al Safina, Damascus, where volunteers are running music therapy for handicapped children Adel Samara for The National DAMASCUS // In the courtyard of the Al Safina school for the disabled in the Old City of Damascus, a noisy class is taking place: music therapy. The classes help the school’s…
