Tag Archives: history
Where to Syria of the Sorrows?
( I consider the following article as one of my most important articles on the Syrian Revolution) I started this article 2 weeks ago, before the convening of Geneva 2 in Switzerland on the 22nd of January. This fact does … Continue reading
Ibla in danger: more damage, illegal excavations and vandalization of the site
My sources for the following report are the the Syrian General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums (DGAMS) and Le patrimoine archéologique syrien en danger الآثار السورية في خطر Both sources list and record the damage caused to the site by new … Continue reading
What does it mean to Syria and to the world if Assad stays
1. Breaking the spirit of Syria and destroying its will. 2. Putting the seal of approval on the claim that all has been in vain, that all is lost: the dreams, the idealistic aspirations , the quest for emancipation and … Continue reading
Apamea: illegal excavation and looting results in the theft of hundreds of priceless mosaic pieces and floors
Apamea Apamea (Greek: Απάμεια, Apameia; Arabic: آفاميا, Afamia), on the right bank of the Orontes River, was a treasure city and stud-depot of the Seleucid kings, and was the capital of Apamene. (Stephanus of Byzantium s. v.; Strabo xvi. p. 752; Ptolemyv. 15. § 19; Festus Avienus, v. 1083; Anton. Itin.; Hierocles). Its site is found about 55 km (34 mi) … Continue reading
Looted and smuggled Syrian antiquities: attempts and appeals to document and protect them
Protect Syrian Archaeology حماية الآثار السورية Protect Syrian Archaeology حماية الآثار السورية Stolen Syrian artifacts smuggled to Lebanon 17/05/2013 لبنان مصادرة لقى أثرية مهربة من سوريا السلطات اللبنانية تصادر آثاراً سورية مسروقة وتوقف أفراداً من شبكة التهريب 17/05/2013 أوقفت السلطات اللبنانية … Continue reading
The Annihilation of a Cradle of Civilization
The annihilation of the history and heritage of Syria The annihilation of the Old City of Aleppo The annihilation of the cultural heritage of Homs For most of my original images I am indebted to images posted to Facebook by activists and … Continue reading
Bearing witness: Syria’s history and heritage are being wantonly looted and criminally destroyed. Pay attention sleeping world for Syria is also part of your history and inheritance
Beauty is passing away from the cradle of civilization As the Assadi regime systematically erases Syria from the map of the world Syria’s heritage is being despoiled and robbed by all, the Syrian army, the Shabiha, the armed fighters, the traffickers, … Continue reading
Syrian Archeology in danger: Abu Kamal, Mari, Tel Al-Hariri
Syrian Archeology in danger: Abu Kamal, Mari, Tel Al-Hariri.
Syrian Archeology in danger: Mari, Tel Al-Hariri
One of the subjects I am going to concentrate on in this blog is the danger to and ,in many cases, the destruction of the Heritage and antiquities of Syria. البوكمال / تل الحريري – ماري : سرقة بيت البعثة الاثرية … Continue reading