| ASOR weekly report July 6 – 19
ASOR Cultural Heritage Initiatives has released its weekly report 101-2 (July 6-July 19, 2016) ici. Les points clés de ce rapport:
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New photographs from Fallujah, al-Anbar Governorate reveal damage to three mosques (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident IHI 16-0019 METTRE À JOUR).
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Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces are accused of damaging at least six mosques in Fallujah following the recapture of the city from ISIL militants (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident IHI 16-0022).
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ISIL militants allegedly attacked the Mausoleum of Sayyid Muhammad bin Ali al-Hadi in Balad, Salah ad Din Gouvernorat (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident IHI 16-0023).
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Unknown attackers firebombed and vandalized Mar Sharbel Syrian Orthodox Church in al-Hasakah Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0010).
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New video footage shows damage to al-Bara bin Malek Mosque in Hreitan, Aleppo Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0071 METTRE À JOUR).
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New video footage shows damage to Abu Bakr al-Sideiq Mosque in Hreitan, Aleppo Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0082 METTRE À JOUR).
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New video footage has emerged of damage to Khaled bin al-Walid Mosque in Hreitan, Aleppo Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0092 METTRE À JOUR).
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New videos and photographs of damage to four mosques in Hreitan have been published on Youtube and Instagram (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0102).
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Alleged SARG airstrikes damaged al-Musafir Mosque in Ghernata, Homs Gouvernorat (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0103).
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At least eight mosques in Manbij were damaged between January 2014 and July 2016, allegedly by ISIL militants, Syrian Democratic Forces, and US-led coalition airstrikes (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0104).
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The National Museum of Aleppo was severely damaged by shelling (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0105).
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Alleged SARG airstrikes damaged Omar bin al-Khattab Mosque in Deir ez Zor Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0106).
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The DGAM discovered several large looting tunnels at Tell Taban in al-Hasakah Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0107).
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Alleged Russian airstrikes damaged a cemetery and Abu Bakr al-Sidiq Mosque in Kafr Hamra, Aleppo Governorate (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0108).
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Alleged SARG and Russian shelling damaged four mosques in the city of Aleppo (ASOR CHI Rapport d'incident SHI 16-0109).
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| Mises à jour sur le pillage |
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Policy Reports on Syrian looting
- The International Affairs Review published an article by John Pipkins entitled “ISIL and the Illicit Antiquities Trade”, qui peut être trouvé ici.
- The Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre has looked at revenue for Opposition groups in Syria, including a section on looting, ici. Cependant, they admit there is little evidence for their figures. (NB – not a new report, but one we’ve only just come across, Mai 2015)
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| Reports and Updates from the Syrian People |
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| DGAM gives update on World Heritage Site conservation
The DGAM has issued an upbeat and detailed update on conservation efforts at Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites ici, and a summary of the UNESCO decision regarding the World Heritage Sites from the recent 2016 World Heritage Committee meeting (see International actions). |
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| Syrians work to rebuild
Franklin Lamb examines efforts by Syrians to rebuild their damaged heritage in CounterPunch on August 15 2016 ici. |
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DGAM gives honors to scholars
- The DGAM has honoured Professor Dr. Balaz Major of the Syro-Hungarian mission at al-Marqab with the DGAM Shield in recognition of his efforts and those of the combined research team on August 9 2016. Voir la brève ici.
- The DGAM has honoured the French engineer Yves Ubelmann with the DGAM shield, in recognition of his support of the DGAM’s mission. The ceremony took place in July. Voir le rapport ici.
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DGAM cooperates with Hungary in heritage preservation
- The DGAM reports the end of the 2016 Syro-Hungarian season at al-Marqab ici.
- The DGAM took part in an international conference in Hungary, beginning on August 7, addressing cultural heritage protection and 3D documentation methods. Voir plus d'informations ici.
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DGAM working to protect heritage in Damascus
- The DGAM reports on August 10 that the heavily damaged statue of Al-Lat from Palmyra has been moved to the Damascus Museum. See more ici.
- The DGAM has begun a project to document the old city of Damas using drones. Voir les détails ici.
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| DGAM working to protect heritage in Aleppo
The Antiquities Directorate of Aleppo inspected the damage at both Beit Ghazaleh & Beit Ashiqbash, reported ici. |
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| DGAM working to protect heritage in Idlib
The Antiquities Directorate of Idlib have issued a report on the current status of archaeological sites in the region ici. |
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| Qamishli museum keeps its doors open
Report on the Kurdish museum in Qamishli/Qamishlo, created during the current conflict, ici. |
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| Modifications de la politique et des mises à jour de la Syrie |
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| UNESCO declaration concerning World Heritage Sites in Syria
Le Comité du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO a publié une déclaration concernant les sites du patrimoine mondial en Syrie. Entre autres, il salue les efforts des travailleurs du patrimoine en Syrie pour protéger ces sites, demande pour l'enregistrement complet des dommages subis, et des appels de fonds pour aider à protéger ces sites. Voir un résumé ici. |
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US Government posits new initiatives to protect heritage
- On August 17 2016 le Département d'Etat américain a annoncé qu'elle avait imposé des restrictions d'urgence à l'importation de "archéologique et ethnologique" matériel de la Syrie. Ces «restrictions sont destinées à réduire l'incitation au pillage de mieux préserver le patrimoine culturel de la Syrie et de lutter contre profiter de la vente de ces objets par les terroristes et les organisations criminelles." Pour plus de détails, voir ici.
- The US Department of State and its partners have opened a competition for the “Safeguarding the Heritage of the Near East Initiative Collaborative Services Award.” **DEADLINE IS SEPT 2** Voir plus d'informations ici.
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| ASOR CHI is aiding the restoration of Bosra
ASOR Cultural Heritage Initiatives is now working with Syrians on restoration at Bosra. Voir le rapport ici. |
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| The Smithsonian fights to protect Syrian heritage
On August 19 the Washington Post reports on recent activities by the Smithsonian and others in protecting Syrian and Iraqi artifacts. See the full article ici. |
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| CyArk continues training for digital heritage preservation
CyArk provides an update on training conducted for digital preservation of cultural heritage in Syria. See more information on their website ici. |
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| Free handbook on Law, Cultural Heritage and International Trade
Free Download Handbook on the Law of Cultural Heritage and International Trade ici |
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| Tribute to Khalad al-Assad, one year on
ICOMOS pays tribute to murdered archaeologist Khalad al-Assad one year on ici. |
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| Photos of Roman Syria made available to the public
Professeur Nigel Pollard a fait ses photographies de la Syrie romaine disponibles pour une utilisation non commerciale, avec le crédit approprié. Les voir ici. |
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Nouvelles mises à jour
(Non couvertes par d'autres sections) |
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- Stephen Stenning Le British Council discute de l'importance de protéger le patrimoine culturel Août 1, 2016, ici.
- L'analyse du rôle et des lacunes du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO en Irak et de la Syrie dans la portée internationale, ici.
- Al-Monitor rapports sur ” 'Un-islamique’ patrimoine culturel dans les djihadistes’ réticule” sur 22 Août, ici.
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