Al-Anbar is a large province in western Iraq, home to many heritage sites, whichÌýsuffer the effects of theÌý2003 conflict andÌýISIS invasion of 2014.ÌýÌý
The project aims to raise the residents' awareness of the importance of local heritage and its protection. To achieve this, the team hasÌýdocumented archeaological sites and identifiedÌýthe extent of theirÌýdestruction. The results of their study aims to involveÌýthe local community and changeÌýtheir perspectiveÌýand understanding ofÌýlocal heritage.Ìý
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Research Design and Methodology
- Identify archaeological sites and mapping their geographical locationsÌýin Anbar province.
- Field visits to all archeaological sitesÌýin Anbar to evaluate and record extent of vandalization and damage to sites.
- Documentation of sites through photography and videos.
- Meetings with policymakersÌýand local societies interestedÌýin preservingÌýheritage.
- Alert locals on stopping heavy machinery access to archaeological sites so as to notÌýcompromiseÌýbuildings.