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...

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...

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.

With its square 9-meter long base, Mezweqa is considered to be the biggest tomb in the area and the most beautifully adorned. The structure earned it its name Mezweqa (meaning elegant) due to the intricate exterior molding to the cross bearing leaves carved on the arch over its entrance and the vine...