Jaradeh is part of a group of archaeological sites known as the “Dead Cities” located in the north of Syria and is part of the archeological park of Jaradeh and Ruweha. Date and registration number /207/ 19/8/1992. The site is also registered under the Department of Antiquities at Ma&rs...

A site visit to Apamea was conducted on Wednesday September 10th, 2015. The damage noted was mostly attributable to illegal digging activity by looters. Other factors exacerbating the damage are continued military operations taking place nearby, neglect and exposure to the elements over the last fiv...

Primary causes of damage to the site of Apamea is looting. The looters are often aided by Syrian regime officials based in Al-Habuseh area in Al Madiq Citadel, who help traffic stolen artifacts without fear of any legal consequences. After bribing regime officials, the artifacts are smuggled across...

Village of Mugleya Located on the Interior Plateau on the side of the new road that leads to Kafer Nubbol – 2 kms to the south of Al- Bara. The site was originally established as an independent village, however during the 6th century AD it became linked to Al-Bara. The village Mugleya is...

The village of Bshila is smaller in size than its neighboring settlements and the ruins there are generally in good shape due to their solid construction. The Sarhiyeh gate has also been well preserved. A series of tombs and burial sites can be found just outside the village. On December...

The following observations were recorded: 1- Neglect over the last five years is one of the biggest factors contributing to the severe damage inflicted upon the citadel. 2- Most of the damage is due to weathering. 3- Damage was also sustained from housing and grazing sheep on the site.