LibGuides: Archaeology : Endangered Archaeology

Heritage Documentation

Reducing Disasters Risks at World Heritage Properties by World Heritage Culture - UNESCO
Vanishing Histories
100 endangered sites from the World Monuments Watch. The book portrays the most important sites on the Watch's list between 1996 and 2000.
Progress in Cultural Heritage Preservation
4th International Conference, EuroMed 2012, Limassol, Cyprus, October 29 – November 3, 2012. Proceedings
Syrian Heritage Archive Project
helps to safeguard the Syrian cultural heritage in a digital way.

Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa

Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa
(EAMENA) was established in January 2015 to respond to the increasing threats to archaeological sites in the Middle East and North Africa. This project uses satellite imagery to rapidly record and make available information about archaeological sites and landscapes which are under threat.

Aerial Photography

Aerial Photographic Archives for Archaeology in the Middle East (APAAME)
The archive currently consists of over 91,000 images and maps, the majority of which are displayed on the archive’s Flicker site.

Initiative Projects

Digital Library of the Middle East (DLME)

CLIR and Axiell partner to create the Digital Library of the Middle East a collaboration based on a mutual vision for preserving cultural heritage, enhancing research, and creating teaching and learning environments ... more

Syrian Heritage Archive Project
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Aleppo

Cultural Heritage Protection

Aga Khan Trust for Culture
It includes the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.
Heritage for Peace
an international group of heritage workers who work towards the protection of cultural heritage for future generations.
SAFE: Saving Antiquity for Everyone
Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage worldwide.