Syria's Endangered Heritage by Franklin Lamb

Author:Franklin Lamb
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9789953030845
Publisher: Orontes Publishing House, LTD, Beirut, Lebanon
Published: 2015-12-05T05:00:00+00:00

The temporary archaeological warehouse before the second looting in ‎Herqla village

FL: Based on the latest information coming in to DGAM in late April, 2014, what is the situation with regard to the museum and the archaeological sites in Raqqa now?

AF: Well, there is some good news partly due to publicity about what is happening, and also some resistance from the local population, who deeply value Syria’s cultural heritage and want it preserved. Two weeks ago, the Raqqa Museum re—opened to the public, after the director of museum got permission from DAASH. I have learned from the museum director that all the iron gates which we installed are still (in place), so this means that no more robbery, looting or smuggling has taken place from the Raqqa Archaeological Museum. As for the other sites, we do not know anything recent or anything more about them than what I reported to you.

FL: Thank you Vice Director al Fakhri for your time and insights.

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