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Ancient City of Damascus (Syrian Arab Republic)

Damascus’ Contours Distorted in a Wave of Iran-Arranged Demographic Change

by Caroline Akoum | Jun 12, 2017 | Features

Beirut- Living in whatever war left behind in terms of economic devastation, Samer’s residence in Old Damascus, Syria, plunged into darkness. His family was told that the later-controlled fire was caused by a short circuit. And thereon a relentless Syrian real-estate...

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One of the world’s oldest pyramids in Meroe, Sudan. The pyramid
peaks were destroyed by Italian bounty hunters (AFP)

France Returns Sudanese Historic Monument Home

by Ahmed Younis | Apr 14, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Khartoum- France brought back to Sudan a historic Sudanese monument that was sent for restoration and scanning in Toulouse. The monument is a piece of fabric that was used to wrap coffins in the Merowe era, shedding light on how funerals were conducted at that time....

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Incense burner, solid pottery,Thaj, Saudi Arabia

“Thaj”… Land of Gold Treasures in Saudi Arabia

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 1, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Riyadh- Thaj city is considered one of the best historical sites in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. It is known for being an archeological treasure that was hiding pieces of jewelry and gold in one of its 2000-year-old cemeteries. These discoveries echoed widely...

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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in 2014. SITE via Reuters TV

Extremism, Heritage, and Religious Institutions

by Hani Nasira | Dec 20, 2016 | Features

Dubai- The insistence on linking terrorism to religious institutions, whether Salafist or Azharist is a big mistake; and accusing the Islamic texts, the heritage, and the old scholars of incenting terrorism is even a bigger mistake. These mistakes turn the eradication...

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ISIS militants destroyed ancient artifacts in Iraq from ancient sites that include Hatra, above, the group committed war crimes, the United Nations says. Above, Hatra on Dec. 6, 2002. Photo: Reuters

UAE Announces Global Alliance to Protect Cultural Antiquities from Conflict

by Musaid Al-Zayani | Dec 4, 2016 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi- International experts and government delegates met in Abu Dhabi, UAE On Saturday announcing an alliance including over 40 states and organizations dedicated to protect heritage sites from harm. The global alliance was built to protect cultural heritage...