Palmyra, Syrian Heritage, Protection of Syrian Archaeology, Damage on archaeological sites
Abstract :
[en] This report discuss the following points
II. Damage caused by bulldozers in the archaeological area
1. Installation of military vehicles in the archaeological area
2. Road building
3. Building of levees
4. Work with bulldozers, removal of archaeological layers
5. Preparation of artillery positions
III. Buildings damaged between February 2012 and May 2015
1. The citadel
2. The temple of Baal-Shamin
3. The temple of Baal
D. The portico and the northern wall
E. The sanctuary of the temple
5. The area of the colonnaded street
IV. The tombs
A. Northern tombs
B. Southeastern tombs
C. Southwestern tombs and the Valley of the Tombs
V. The most important tombs looted and damaged
1. The tomb of Artaban in the Southeastern area
2. The tomb of Tybul in the Southeastern area
3. The tomb of Bulha in the Southeastern area
4. The tomb of the Iarhai family in the Valley of the Tombs area
5. Tomb number 9
VI. Archaeological objects confiscated between 2012 and 2015
VII. The National Museum of Palmyra
VIII. Damaged infrastructure in the archaeological site
1. The Guesthouse
2. Warehouses
3. The guard room and ticket sales offices
4. The electricity grid
5. The Oasis of Palmyra
6. Present situation
References and Resources
Disciplines :
Archaeology
Translator :
Razok, Souheb ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Doct. hist., hist. art & archéo. (paysage)
Language :
French
Title :
Palmyre : patrimoine à la dérive Rapport détaillé sur tous les dégâts que le site archéologique a subis depuis février 2012 jusqu’à juin 2015
Alternative titles :
[en] Palmyra: Heritage Adrift: Detailed report on all damage done to the archaeological site between February 2012 and June 2015