AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSyria’s archaeology under pressure: A new study in Heritage used high-resolution satellite imagery from 199 Syrian sites to estimate that about 59% were looted or damaged between 2015–2025, with Afrin showing especially systematic destruction. Satellite methods: Researchers relied on Google Earth and Pléiades data, classifying harm as looting pits, bulldozer looting, military use, and construction on historical ground. Digital tourism push: Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signed an MoU with three Saudi technology firms to build an integrated digital tourism ecosystem, aiming to modernize the sector and improve recovery-linked services. Science diplomacy in the region: Foreign Office and COMSTECH launched the first 2026 issue of the Journal of Science Communication and Diplomacy, spotlighting science-policy cooperation across OIC states. Cultural tech angle: In Al-Hamidiyah, residents still speak a Cretan Greek dialect—a rare living language link that researchers say is fading as younger speakers shift to Arabic.
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