Destruction Of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict

Conflict in Syria between 2011 and 2021 led to widespread destruction of cultural heritage, with distinct patterns observed across three phases: pre-IS (March 2011–May 2014), under IS control (June 2014–March 2017), and post-IS (April 2017–April 2021). The study highlights the targeting of iconic sites like the Ancient City of Aleppo, Palmyra, and archaeological sites in the Syrian Golan Heights, revealing deliberate and systematic damage during armed conflict. Methodologically, the research categorizes destruction by phase, emphasizing media-reported cases to illustrate broader trends in heritage loss.

Munawar, N. A. (2023). Destruction Of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict. The Routledge Handbook of Heritage Destruction, 301–312. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003131069-27