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The impact of the Syrian conflict on archaeological sites in Al-Hasakah province

Mamo, Adnan Rashid; Ibraheem, Ismael M.; Al Kassem, Amal; Al-Khalil, Ahmed; Hopper, Kristen

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Authors

Adnan Rashid Mamo

Ismael M. Ibraheem

Amal Al Kassem

Ahmed Al-Khalil



Abstract

This article assesses the impact of the Syrian conflict on archaeological sites in Al-Hasakah Governorate through a detailed analysis of satellite images. In total, the condition of 340 archaeological sites were examined on satellite images taken between 2004 and 2020. This has allowed us to assess when damage is likely to have occurred; in particular, which damage types have increased in frequency during the current conflict. We have compared these results to previously published information from satellite imagery assessments and field visits by local authorities. The results are consistent with the previous information in terms of damaged sites and types of damage. However, the current study presents a more comprehensive assessment of the timing of damage specific to Al-Hasakah region.

Citation

Mamo, A. R., Ibraheem, I. M., Al Kassem, A., Al-Khalil, A., & Hopper, K. (2022). The impact of the Syrian conflict on archaeological sites in Al-Hasakah province. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 43, Article 103486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103486

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 6, 2022
Online Publication Date May 14, 2022
Publication Date 2022-06
Deposit Date Jul 4, 2022
Publicly Available Date May 14, 2023
Journal Journal of archaeological science, reports.
Print ISSN 2352-409X
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 43
Article Number 103486
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103486

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