Reconstruction in Aleppo: Hope for the historical heritage after the war
Reconstruction in Aleppo: Hope for the historical heritage after the war
Hope for returning to normality in Aleppo gathers an important change after the city, which has suffered many years of the war. At a video conference between the head of the Syrian Heritage Archive Project, Anne Mollenhauer, and the architect Sozdar Abdo, the condition of the "Bayt Wakīl", a historical building in Aleppo. The facade of the house shows significant traces of the destruction, which were caused by the civil war and the severe earthquake of 2023. Despite this damage, there is progress: The architects use digital data that has been collected as part of the project since 2013 in order to rebuild the memorial true to the original. This was reported, such as rbb24.de , through the connection between Berlin and Aleppo, where an important Syrian cultural treasure is kept in the museum for Islamic art is.
In the meantime, the old city of Aleppo, which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, can look at the past and at the same time hope for a new future. The city has lost more than 60 percent of its historical buildings, but there are signs of a revival. Some parts of the once busy souks have already been restored, some shops open again, while the National Museum of Aleppo is being prepared to open its doors again soon. Ahmed Othman, the director of the museum, emphasized the importance of protecting the collections through preventive measures. According to reports, most of the important artifacts have remained untouched, such as Malaymail.com However, the reconstruction also requires financial support to realize the population's hopes for a better life.The "Bayt Wakīl" is not only a symbol for the reconstruction, but also the beginning of a new era for Aleppo. The city, once a center for trade and culture, shows that despite the devastating losses and uncertainties in Syria, people are willing to fight and rebuild their homeland. With the hope of international support and the determination on site, Aleppo's citizens are optimistic that one day they can experience their city in new splendor.
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