A5036832014- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Byzantine Studies and History
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Middle East Politics and Society
- Law, logistics, and international trade
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Water management and technologies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- International Law and Human Rights
- Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts
- Historical and Linguistic Studies
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
Damascus University
2005-2010
Satellite surveys in Syria have made use of imagery recorded some 30 years apart. By comparing the earlier pictures (Corona) with later (Ikonos), sites captured on former can be accurately located by latter. The comparison also reveals stark implications for archaeology as large parts west Asian landscape change from a state ‘benign neglect’ to active redevelopment. Based their experience Homs survey, authors important advice offer design and costing using satellite imagery.
This report presents a summary of the methods and some preliminary results fieldwork by an interdisciplinary research team studying landscape history upper Orontes Valley near Homs in western Syria. The particular focus project is to document long-term interrelationships between settlement two adjacent but divergent regions. Geomorphological on Pleistocene Holocene environments considered first, with discussions focusing terraces River associated artefact material. Next, geo-correction...
This report presents a summary of the methods and some preliminary results fieldwork by an interdisciplinary research team studying landscape history upper Orontes Valley near Homs in western Syria. The particular focus project is to document long-term interrelationships between settlement two adjacent but divergent regions. Geomorphological on Pleistocene Holocene environments considered first, with discussions focusing terraces River associated artefact material. Next, geo-correction...
Syrian cultural heritage is experiencing violent and dangerous attacks during the recent crises. Due to absence of institutions, threats against have increased include illegal excavations; destruction by armed groups specializing in Antiquities threatening local populations trying intervene; as well use sites battlegrounds. impossibility access some under ISIL control, information on their actual state cannot be given. However, 99% objects museums are out danger having been evacuated safe...
Les traces de cadastres hellénistiques restent trop faibles en Syrie pour qu'on puisse tirer des conclusions historiques solides, mais les études conduites notamment dans le Hauran (Bosra, Suweida') et autour d'Émèse (Homs) mettent évidence l'usage majoritaire d'une centuriation avec un module 15 actus côté, qui est clairement d'époque impériale. Cela ne permet pas autant assurées sur raisons cadre ces opérations, dont la trace se retrouve peut-être aussi Damas.
This article explores the significance of Temple Bel in history Palmyra, highlighting key aspects its design and development. It reviews measures taken by archaeological authorities during French Mandate (1920–1946) to manage conserve monument, such as relocating local community outside site far from sanctuary implementation repairs cella. Finally, it discusses damage wrought ISIS 2015 which included partial destruction temple using explosives, revisits work specialists who examined this...
Dans le cadre de la mission conjointe syro-française, nous avons entamé depuis 2009 l'étude des relevés topographiques parcellaires antiques région Ruweiha. L'examen tous les vestiges que relevés, à partir différents documents, montre murets respectent un tracé géométrique. Le travail localisation a conduits réaliser une carte représentative leur état conservation. village Ruweiha est ainsi situé dans zone plus riche en traces limitant parcelles. À suite réflexion nos prédécesseurs sur...
The paper presents the analysis of limestone massif in Northern Syria during Roman and Byzantine eras with new evaluations considerations morphology ancient landscape relation to exploitation natural resources (water) organization arable land for agriculture. Modern contemporary shape area still reflects shares same characteristics past observation anomalies can definitely contribute reconstruction rural identification several archaeological sites therein.