Deir ez-Zor: Raising Hope Through Heritage Documentation
Deir ez-Zor, a historic city in Syria, faces ongoing challenges from war and natural disasters, yet aims for revitalization through heritage preservation.
Cultural Heritage Sites in the Middle East Damaged as War Strikes Historic Urban Areas
US-Israeli military attacks on Iran in February 2026 initiated a new Middle East conflict zone, joining multiple global armed conflicts causing widespread destruction of cultural and infrastructure assets.
Syria's Hasakah Museum-occupied by military for more than a decade-to finally open
Al-Hasakah now has a completed archaeological museum, previously used by military forces, poised to open and aid social healing after regime forces withdrew.
Syria, once home to a large Jewish community, takes steps to return property to Jews
Syrian authorities licensed a Jewish heritage foundation and transferred control of Jewish religious properties to restore private property and facilitate possible Jewish return.