North-East Syria, Al-Hasakah Governorate: Stabilizing the Site of the Historical Tell Beydar Palace and Improving Conservation Conditions of Artifacts Seized at the Border

North-East Syria

Al-Hasakah Governorate: Stabilizing the Site of the Historical Tell Beydar Palace and Improving Conservation Conditions of Artifacts Seized at the Border

North-East Syria, Al-Hasakah Governorate: Stabilizing the Site of the Historical Tell Beydar Palace and Improving Conservation Conditions of Artifacts Seized at the Border Operator: Fight for Humanity in cooperation with local actors

The Tell Beydar archaeological site, located in the AlHasakah Governorate in North-East Syria, dates to 2600 BCE. The site faces regular threats ranging from illegal excavations and vandalism to climate hazards.

Under an ALIPH-supported project implemented by the Swiss NGO Fight for Humanity, a team of local stakeholders implemented emergency protection measures at the historical Tell Beydar palace, such as cleaning and stabilizing the walls and rehabilitating the visitor facilities.

The project also strengthened the security of the Rimelan warehouse, where local authorities store more than 20,000 items seized at the border from the looting and illicit trafficking of cultural property in the region. The storage space was refurbished (cleaning, ventilation, plumbing, electricity, and security cameras) so that the artifacts can be better protected in the future.

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