Syrian Observer: Aleppo Citadel Launches “Touristech” Project to Digitize Heritage Visits. “The project turns a visit to the citadel into a journey with multiple stops. At each stop, visitors can learn the story of the place through interactive units and screens, and they can also use a QR code to access additional information and materials, including photos, maps, and site-related content.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/10/01/syrian-observer-aleppo-citadel-launches-touristech-project-to-digitize-heritage-visits/#syriaculture — Public Fediverse posts
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Dartmouth College: Study Shows Extent of Damage to Historic Sites in Syria. “A new Dartmouth study finds that many of Syria’s archaeological sites were damaged not just by looting but that, in areas occupied by the Turkish military, sites were systematically bulldozed…. Using satellite imagery from Google Earth and the European Space Agency’s Pleiades program, researchers analyzed looting […]
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Türkiye Today: Syria’s cultural heritage enters recovery phase after years of war. “Syria’s cultural heritage, long shaped by war, looting, and political control, is now entering a fragile recovery phase marked by returning artifacts, local engagement, and renewed institutional efforts. Since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011, Syria has faced not only a political crisis but also a deep […]
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Syrian Arab News Agency: Syria launches new national strategy to safeguard cultural heritage. “The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums on Thursday announced the outlines of Syria’s new national strategy for the protection and management of cultural heritage. Covering the period from 2025 to 2035, the strategy emphasizes safeguarding Syria’s heritage as a national and human […]
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ARTnews: Looted Antiquities from Syria Are Being Sold on Facebook Marketplace. “Facebook Marketplace is typically used as a hub for thrifters to discover hidden gems that are now up for resale. But in Syria, some Facebook Marketplace users may find some unexpected items alongside old furniture and knickknacks: artifacts that may have been looted. Thieves are reportedly robbing graves that are […]