Launching the work of the international conference (the latest results of the Syrian archaeological research and the repercussions of the earthquake)
This morning, the work of the international conference (the latest results of Syrian archaeological research and the repercussions of the earthquake) kicked off in the Levant Hall of the National Museum in Damascus.
The Ministry of Culture – the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism organized the conference.
A group of Syrian and foreign researchers from Italy, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic will participate in the conference, presenting the results of their archaeological research on the Syrian sites in which they work.
In the opening speech, the Minister of Culture, Dr. LabanaMashouh, said: “This is not the first time that the Directorate of Antiquities and Museums has organized such conferences, which allow archaeological missions operating in Syria to present their work and findings, and exchange views on matters of scientific interest and practical experience for the participants”
Dr. Mashouh added: “Some of these missions did not leave Syria in the darkest and most difficult circumstances that the country went through, and insisted on continuing the research and training of cadres and students, such as the Hungarian mission, which continued its work in the castles of Al-Husn(Krak des Chevaliers) and Al-Marqab, while others returned to it in 2019.Also there are five Italian missions working in a number of hills, including Tell Ebla, Touqan, Farzt in the countryside of Damascus, and Amrit and Tell Al-Kazl in Tartous.”
Dr. Mashouh said: “While we welcome every honorable and sincere effort that is offered to us to help us qualify our cadres and reveal our cultural treasures, we realize the pressures exerted on many lovers of Syria and the obstacles that prevented them from being there, for our participation in defending its great human heritage.”
Dr. Mashouh expressed her thanks to the Russian Legion Voluntary Expeditionary Award for its efforts to support the restoration of Afqa Spring in Palmyra.
Dr. Mashouh indicated that “obstacles still exist, and pressures are still being exercised in various forms, but your presence, which coincides with the beginning of the recovery phase, is evidence of the desire of individuals, scientists, researchers, and scientific institutions to extend a helping hand to Syria, which has suffered from a war and siege that has drained its energies and resources.”
- al-Mohammad