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Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra

Experts are working to restore Syria's heritage sites, including Palmyra and Crac des Chevaliers, to boost tourism and support the economy after 14 years of conflict.
Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was once a major tourist destination with 150,000 monthly visitors, but faces significant damage and challenges due to conflict and looting.
UNESCO is monitoring the situation and could offer technical assistance for restoration if security improves.
Restoration plans are slow, with authorities gathering information and waiting for a more stable environment to proceed with efforts.

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VOA News

Experts push to restore Syria's war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra

PALMYRA, SYRIA — Experts are returning to Syria's war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country's decimated economy after nearly 14 years of war. Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to …

5 days ago·United States

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France24

Archaeologists push to restore Syria's war-ravaged heritage sites

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s decimated economy after nearly 14 years of war. One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, the ancient city of Palmyra was once a key hub to the Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian empires to Asia.

5 days ago·France

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Ynet News

Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites

Initiative hopes to restore famous historical landmarks to attract tourists, including Palmyra, Crac des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities that saw destruction amid the fighting

5 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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The Independent

Syria hopes it’s war-torn heritage sites could help bring back tourists

Landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crac des Chevaliers castle are already attracting local tourists

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Euronews

Syria’s heritage sites, including Palmyra, need restoring say experts

Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn heritage sites, hoping to restore these treasures and revive a tourism industry that could provide a much-needed economic boost.

5 days ago·France

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Firstpost News

Restoring the past: After years of war, experts work to preserve Syria's war-damaged heritage sites

Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites, and conservationists hope their historical and cultural significance will eventually draw international visitors back

5 days ago·Mumbai, India

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