Assessment of the impact of the Syrian conflict on archaeological sites in the Daraa region

A groundbreaking analysis reveals that the Syrian conflict has caused extensive damage to 196 archaeological sites in Daraa Province, with 1632 instances documented through high-resolution satellite imagery from 2004 to 2022. While damage patterns mirror those seen elsewhere in Syria, this study uniquely links them to specific local conditions and events, highlighting the importance of localized context in remote sensing research. This comprehensive dataset fills a critical gap, as previous heritage preservation efforts have primarily focused on the renowned Bosra World Heritage site, leaving Daraa's other sites understudied.

Al Kassem, A., Hopper, K., Ibraheem, I. M., Hajj, H. e., Maier, A., Ali, A. A., & Richter, J. (2024). Assessment of the impact of the Syrian conflict on archaeological sites in the Daraa region. Levant, 56(3), 425–446. https://doi.org/10.1080/00758914.2024.2420409