The Future of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra after Its Destruction
This article explores the significance of the Temple of Bel in the history of Palmyra, highlighting key aspects of its design and development. It reviews the measures taken by the archaeological authorities during the French Mandate (1920-1946) to manage and conserve the monument, such as relocating...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Bulletin of ASOR
Year: 2024, Volume: 391, Pages: 93-106 |
| Further subjects: | B
Roman Syria
B Archaeology B Cultural Heritage B Conservation B Temple of Bel B Rehabilitation |
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| Summary: | This article explores the significance of the Temple of Bel in the history of Palmyra, highlighting key aspects of its design and development. It reviews the measures taken by the archaeological authorities during the French Mandate (1920-1946) to manage and conserve the monument, such as relocating the local community outside the archaeological site far from the sanctuary and the implementation of repairs to the cella. Finally, it discusses the damage wrought by ISIS in 2015 to Palmyra, which included the partial destruction of the temple using explosives, and revisits the work of the specialists who examined this structure after it was destroyed. In order to preserve Palmyra’s cultural legacy, the relevance of the cella’s future conservation needs as a priority are underscored, not simply for the World Heritage Site, but within the wider context of Syria and the region. |
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| ISSN: | 2769-3589 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Bulletin of ASOR
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1086/729835 |