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Armenia to support for the restoration of Palmyra
Armenia to support for the restoration of Palmyra
Armenian Ministry of Culture announced that they will provide support for the restoration of Palmyra, which was taken back by Assad regime's army on March.
30 May 2016 Haber Merkezi
“7-thousand-years-old Suriçi is a plain land now”
“7-thousand-years-old Suriçi is a plain land now”
With the lifting of the curfew in some places of Sur, which lasted for 6 months, the extent of the devastation is revealed. In fact, according to the people who saw the region, the real devastation happened in the places that are still under curfew.
25 May 2016 Gözde Kazaz
New threat in Sur: urban transformation
New threat in Sur: urban transformation
The curfew and the clashes that follow it continue in Sur province of Diyarbakir. There have been intermittent curfews in Sur since September 6. There is a ban on entering or leaving the province. Civilians were killed and many buildings in the province are damaged.
24 December 2015 Uygar Gültekin
“The collective memory of Diyarbakir is being destroyed”
“The collective memory of Diyarbakir is being destroyed”
While the curfew in Sur ended today after nine days, the entire region, which is in the UNESCO World Heritage List, hangs by a major threat.
9 December 2015 Gözde Kazaz
Campaign begins for Ani
Campaign begins for Ani
A campaign has been initiated for the recognition of the ancient city of Ani as a “world heritage site” by UNESCO.
13 July 2015 Haber Merkezi