cultural heritage

  • 59% of Syria's historical monuments looted or destroyed; Afrin tops the list

    59% of Syria's historical monuments looted or destroyed; Afrin tops the list

    Syria Service - The results of a scientific study published in the international journal Heritage show that 59% of the archaeological sites surveyed in Syria have been subject to looting, destruction or change of use in recent years. The study, which was conducted based on satellite images, introduced Afrin as one of the most damaged areas in Syria in terms of destruction of cultural heritage.