Looting, bombing, and overall destruction of
antique sites, even those listed by UNESCO as part of our world heritage hurt me
deeply. They are part of our history and part of our culture that is being lost
forever – and for what!
In previous posts, I have tried to draw the
world’s attention to this problem, although this will not help in any way to
protect these precious treasures.
For those who share this sorrow with me and
want to be kept updated, there is this collection of wonderful articles assembled
by ASOR
Syrian Heritage Initiative on their Facebook pages. Near-weekly reports
are being published there providing full information and illustration of what
is happening in that beaten country.
I am certain that whoever visited any of the
grand sites and cities of Syria
will look on with a bleeding heart and tearing eyes. The absurdity of war –
still questioned after so many centuries …
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