A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future
Maaloula is one of the world's few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have ...
Experts call for restoration of Syria’s heritage sites, including the Roman ruins at Palmyra
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 ...
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Syrian Christians appeal for prayers, among renewed violence
The fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria in December was viewed by the country’s minorities with a mixture of cautious optimism and apprehension. Just three months later, a wave of violence has made ...
Al-Monitor19d
Syrian Jews hope for revival of ancient heritage
LOUAI BESHARA Syria's tiny Jewish community and Syrian Jews abroad are trying to build bridges after Bashar al-Assad's ouster in the hope of reviving their ancient heritage before the community dies ...
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Preserving Assyria explores the preservation of cultural heritage in post-conflict Iraq
The Penn Museum's latest exhibit, Preserving Assyria explores the preservation of cultural heritage in post-conflict Iraq and ...
France 2418d
Syrian Jews hope for revival of ancient heritage
Damascus (AFP) – Syria's tiny Jewish community and Syrian Jews abroad are trying to build bridges after Bashar al-Assad's ouster in the hope of reviving their ancient heritage before the ...
Indian Defence Review6d
Ancient Fingerprints Uncover 4,500-Year-Old Child Labour in Early Urban Society
Fingerprint analysis on 4,500-year-old pottery reveals evidence of child labour in the Early Bronze Age, shedding light on ...
8 Incredible Ancient Roads
Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to ...