Exploring the Citadel of Damascus...
In the house of mud and water,
my heart has fallen into ruin,
Enter this house, my love, or let me leave.
— Rumi
Because my research considers issues related to heritage in conflict and post-conflict zones, I’ve been following the state of antiquities in Syria very closely these past few years–from fighters hiding in ancient caves to mosques and shrines being caught in the crossfire. If you are also interested in the current condition of antiquities in Syria, you can keep up with the latest news on this website of the Syrian Antiquities Service…
