Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, th... more Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, the authors draw on recent investigations at the third-millennium BC site of Lagash (modern Tell al-Hiba, Iraq) to explore urban density, economy and sustainability at one of the largest ancient urban centres of the region. Drawing on excavation, environmental and remote-sensing data, the authors adopt a multi-scalar approach, revealing dense urban occupation, with subdivision into distinct walled quarters, as well as evidence for multiple foci of intensive industrial production and the exploitation of a rich mosaic of surrounding micro-environments. The study emphasises how a combination of new field data and alternative research directions offers novel insights into early urbanism.
Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, th... more Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, the authors draw on recent investigations at the third-millennium BC site of Lagash (modern Tell al-Hiba, Iraq) to explore urban density, economy and sustainability at one of the largest ancient urban centres of the region. Drawing on excavation, environmental and remote-sensing data, the authors adopt a multi-scalar approach, revealing dense urban occupation, with subdivision into distinct walled quarters, as well as evidence for multiple foci of intensive industrial production and the exploitation of a rich mosaic of surrounding micro-environments. The study emphasises how a combination of new field data and alternative research directions offers novel insights into early urbanism.
New evidence of undocumented destruction in the Valley of the Tombs at Palmyra, including severe ... more New evidence of undocumented destruction in the Valley of the Tombs at Palmyra, including severe damage and total destruction of seven Tower Tombs using DigitalGlobe satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting and militarization at the site of Apamea and new evidence of these activities at Tell Houach.
New propaganda from ISIL was released, depicting the destruction of the Deir Mar Elian monastery, the Baalshamin Temple, and the Temple of Bel.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms the extent of damage to the Baalshamin and Temple of Bel.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to archaeological sites in the Manbej and Jarablus Regions.
A barrel bomb was detonated at the citadel of Bosra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
Airs... more A barrel bomb was detonated at the citadel of Bosra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
Airstrikes against ISIL military targets in the Tadmor area damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting at the site of Tell Bi’aa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0131), damage around the city of Raqqa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0132), and development within the walls of Nineveh in Mosul (ASOR CHI Incident Report IHI 15-0095).
The Ayyubid Citadel at the Anicet City of Bosra was damaged by a barrel bomb (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133). SARG airstrikes may have damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
ISIL executes Syrian archaeologist Khalid al‐Assad, former Director of Palmyra Antiquities.
DGAM... more ISIL executes Syrian archaeologist Khalid al‐Assad, former Director of Palmyra Antiquities.
DGAM Deputy Director Qassem Abdullah Yahya killed in a rocket attack on the Damascus Citadel.
Airstrike caused substantial damage to the Khan Assad Pasha in Maarat al‐Nu’man.
Daraa National Museum in southern Syria continues to suffer combat damage.
Airstrike damage to the Tadmor Museum was reported.
ISIL’s "Bureau of Propaganda for the District of Fallujah" posted 19 photos showing the destruction of multiple Sufi shrines and graves in the Fallujah, Iraq area.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to the... more The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to the Khan Assaad Pasha.
New information on the damage to the German storehouse at Tell Chuera.
ISIL-affiliates attacked Islamic shrines and cemeteries in Hama, al-Hasakah, and ar-Raqqa Governorates.
DGAM posted images of possible damage to three sites within the World Heritage Site of Jabal Simeon Park.
The Dier Mar Elian Monastery in Homs Governorate was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants while hundreds of native Christians were abducted.
APSA reports looting at Tell Adeh in Idlib.
Baalshamin Temple at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in Syria was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants. The Temple of Bel, also at the site of Palmyra, was severely damaged by ISIL militants.
In Mosul, modern replicas of Mesopotamian reliefs located in the Nineveh Owbrawi Hotel were defaced by ISIL militants. The Abu Bakr Mosque was attacked and two Christian churches were vandalized by ISIL militants.
Turkish customs officials confiscated 3,300 Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman artifacts discovered in a truck at Istanbul's Pendik port.
The FBI is alerting art collectors and dealers to be particularly careful trading Near Eastern antiquities, warning that artifacts plundered by terrorist organizations such as ISIL are entering the marketplace.
Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, th... more Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, the authors draw on recent investigations at the third-millennium BC site of Lagash (modern Tell al-Hiba, Iraq) to explore urban density, economy and sustainability at one of the largest ancient urban centres of the region. Drawing on excavation, environmental and remote-sensing data, the authors adopt a multi-scalar approach, revealing dense urban occupation, with subdivision into distinct walled quarters, as well as evidence for multiple foci of intensive industrial production and the exploitation of a rich mosaic of surrounding micro-environments. The study emphasises how a combination of new field data and alternative research directions offers novel insights into early urbanism.
Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, th... more Studies of ancient Mesopotamian cities have long focused on their institutions. Here, instead, the authors draw on recent investigations at the third-millennium BC site of Lagash (modern Tell al-Hiba, Iraq) to explore urban density, economy and sustainability at one of the largest ancient urban centres of the region. Drawing on excavation, environmental and remote-sensing data, the authors adopt a multi-scalar approach, revealing dense urban occupation, with subdivision into distinct walled quarters, as well as evidence for multiple foci of intensive industrial production and the exploitation of a rich mosaic of surrounding micro-environments. The study emphasises how a combination of new field data and alternative research directions offers novel insights into early urbanism.
New evidence of undocumented destruction in the Valley of the Tombs at Palmyra, including severe ... more New evidence of undocumented destruction in the Valley of the Tombs at Palmyra, including severe damage and total destruction of seven Tower Tombs using DigitalGlobe satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting and militarization at the site of Apamea and new evidence of these activities at Tell Houach.
New propaganda from ISIL was released, depicting the destruction of the Deir Mar Elian monastery, the Baalshamin Temple, and the Temple of Bel.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms the extent of damage to the Baalshamin and Temple of Bel.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to archaeological sites in the Manbej and Jarablus Regions.
A barrel bomb was detonated at the citadel of Bosra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
Airs... more A barrel bomb was detonated at the citadel of Bosra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
Airstrikes against ISIL military targets in the Tadmor area damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting at the site of Tell Bi’aa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0131), damage around the city of Raqqa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0132), and development within the walls of Nineveh in Mosul (ASOR CHI Incident Report IHI 15-0095).
The Ayyubid Citadel at the Anicet City of Bosra was damaged by a barrel bomb (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133). SARG airstrikes may have damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
ISIL executes Syrian archaeologist Khalid al‐Assad, former Director of Palmyra Antiquities.
DGAM... more ISIL executes Syrian archaeologist Khalid al‐Assad, former Director of Palmyra Antiquities.
DGAM Deputy Director Qassem Abdullah Yahya killed in a rocket attack on the Damascus Citadel.
Airstrike caused substantial damage to the Khan Assad Pasha in Maarat al‐Nu’man.
Daraa National Museum in southern Syria continues to suffer combat damage.
Airstrike damage to the Tadmor Museum was reported.
ISIL’s "Bureau of Propaganda for the District of Fallujah" posted 19 photos showing the destruction of multiple Sufi shrines and graves in the Fallujah, Iraq area.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to the... more The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to the Khan Assaad Pasha.
New information on the damage to the German storehouse at Tell Chuera.
ISIL-affiliates attacked Islamic shrines and cemeteries in Hama, al-Hasakah, and ar-Raqqa Governorates.
DGAM posted images of possible damage to three sites within the World Heritage Site of Jabal Simeon Park.
The Dier Mar Elian Monastery in Homs Governorate was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants while hundreds of native Christians were abducted.
APSA reports looting at Tell Adeh in Idlib.
Baalshamin Temple at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in Syria was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants. The Temple of Bel, also at the site of Palmyra, was severely damaged by ISIL militants.
In Mosul, modern replicas of Mesopotamian reliefs located in the Nineveh Owbrawi Hotel were defaced by ISIL militants. The Abu Bakr Mosque was attacked and two Christian churches were vandalized by ISIL militants.
Turkish customs officials confiscated 3,300 Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman artifacts discovered in a truck at Istanbul's Pendik port.
The FBI is alerting art collectors and dealers to be particularly careful trading Near Eastern antiquities, warning that artifacts plundered by terrorist organizations such as ISIL are entering the marketplace.
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Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting and militarization at the site of Apamea and new evidence of these activities at Tell Houach.
New propaganda from ISIL was released, depicting the destruction of the Deir Mar Elian monastery, the Baalshamin Temple, and the Temple of Bel.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms the extent of damage to the Baalshamin and Temple of Bel.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to archaeological sites in the Manbej and Jarablus Regions.
Airstrikes against ISIL military targets in the Tadmor area damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting at the site of Tell Bi’aa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0131), damage around the city of Raqqa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0132), and development within the walls of Nineveh in Mosul (ASOR CHI Incident Report IHI 15-0095).
The Ayyubid Citadel at the Anicet City of Bosra was damaged by a barrel bomb (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
SARG airstrikes may have damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
DGAM Deputy Director Qassem Abdullah Yahya killed in a rocket attack on the Damascus Citadel.
Airstrike caused substantial damage to the Khan Assad Pasha in Maarat al‐Nu’man.
Daraa National Museum in southern Syria continues to suffer combat damage.
Airstrike damage to the Tadmor Museum was reported.
ISIL’s "Bureau of Propaganda for the District of Fallujah" posted 19 photos showing the destruction of multiple Sufi shrines and graves in the Fallujah, Iraq area.
New information on the damage to the German storehouse at Tell Chuera.
ISIL-affiliates attacked Islamic shrines and cemeteries in Hama, al-Hasakah, and ar-Raqqa Governorates.
DGAM posted images of possible damage to three sites within the World Heritage Site of Jabal Simeon Park.
The Dier Mar Elian Monastery in Homs Governorate was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants while hundreds of native Christians were abducted.
APSA reports looting at Tell Adeh in Idlib.
Baalshamin Temple at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in Syria was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants.
The Temple of Bel, also at the site of Palmyra, was severely damaged by ISIL militants.
In Mosul, modern replicas of Mesopotamian reliefs located in the Nineveh Owbrawi Hotel were defaced by ISIL militants.
The Abu Bakr Mosque was attacked and two Christian churches were vandalized by ISIL militants.
Turkish customs officials confiscated 3,300 Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman artifacts discovered in a truck at Istanbul's Pendik port.
The FBI is alerting art collectors and dealers to be particularly careful trading Near Eastern antiquities, warning that artifacts plundered by terrorist organizations such as ISIL are entering the marketplace.
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting and militarization at the site of Apamea and new evidence of these activities at Tell Houach.
New propaganda from ISIL was released, depicting the destruction of the Deir Mar Elian monastery, the Baalshamin Temple, and the Temple of Bel.
DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms the extent of damage to the Baalshamin and Temple of Bel.
The Day After Heritage Protection Initiative produced a comprehensive report on the damage to archaeological sites in the Manbej and Jarablus Regions.
Airstrikes against ISIL military targets in the Tadmor area damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
Satellite imagery shows ongoing looting at the site of Tell Bi’aa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0131), damage around the city of Raqqa (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0132), and development within the walls of Nineveh in Mosul (ASOR CHI Incident Report IHI 15-0095).
The Ayyubid Citadel at the Anicet City of Bosra was damaged by a barrel bomb (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0133).
SARG airstrikes may have damaged the Citadel of Palmyra (ASOR CHI Incident Report SHI 15-0134).
DGAM Deputy Director Qassem Abdullah Yahya killed in a rocket attack on the Damascus Citadel.
Airstrike caused substantial damage to the Khan Assad Pasha in Maarat al‐Nu’man.
Daraa National Museum in southern Syria continues to suffer combat damage.
Airstrike damage to the Tadmor Museum was reported.
ISIL’s "Bureau of Propaganda for the District of Fallujah" posted 19 photos showing the destruction of multiple Sufi shrines and graves in the Fallujah, Iraq area.
New information on the damage to the German storehouse at Tell Chuera.
ISIL-affiliates attacked Islamic shrines and cemeteries in Hama, al-Hasakah, and ar-Raqqa Governorates.
DGAM posted images of possible damage to three sites within the World Heritage Site of Jabal Simeon Park.
The Dier Mar Elian Monastery in Homs Governorate was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants while hundreds of native Christians were abducted.
APSA reports looting at Tell Adeh in Idlib.
Baalshamin Temple at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in Syria was intentionally destroyed by ISIL militants.
The Temple of Bel, also at the site of Palmyra, was severely damaged by ISIL militants.
In Mosul, modern replicas of Mesopotamian reliefs located in the Nineveh Owbrawi Hotel were defaced by ISIL militants.
The Abu Bakr Mosque was attacked and two Christian churches were vandalized by ISIL militants.
Turkish customs officials confiscated 3,300 Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman artifacts discovered in a truck at Istanbul's Pendik port.
The FBI is alerting art collectors and dealers to be particularly careful trading Near Eastern antiquities, warning that artifacts plundered by terrorist organizations such as ISIL are entering the marketplace.