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• 3D Model of the Temple of Ain Dara
• 3D Image of the Church at the al-Bara Remains 　　　　　　
• 3D Image of the Church at the Qalb Lozeh 　　　　　

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3D Model of the Temple of Ain Dara

　　　　

The Temple of Ain Dara is famous for its surviving Syro-Hittite (Neo-Hittite) sculptures, which survived into the 1st millennium BC and beyond. In 2018, the temple was partially destroyed and many of its beautiful architectural and decorative elements are gone. Ain Dara site is an important for understanding the history of Syria, therefore, we collect information and estimate the damage to create a digital photo archive and drawings, and reconstruct a 3D model of the temple before and after destruction.

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The Agency for Cultural Affairs
International Contribution to Cultural Heritage Protection Project

Cultural heritage in various parts of Syria is affected by extremely serious conditions: battle damage, offered for sale on the black market, plundered from museums or illegal excavation and destroyed intentionally by IS. For protecting Syrian cultural heritage against these acts, this project aims to record precise information about cultural heritage, disseminate the importance of this cultural heritage to the Syrian public, and maintain support efforts so that Syrians can work independently on sustained protection of their heritage.. Concrete examples of support include: 1) Distribution of a commentary book on Syrian cultural heritage for use in education initiatives, 2) Recording and publication of cultural heritage, 3) Development, distribution and publication of technical manuals on maintenance and protection of cultural heritage.. These activities continue as a part of this Project for International Contribution to Cultural Heritage Protection, authorized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2015.

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Digital data was collected to create 3D images of "the ancient villages of northern Syria", listed as world heritage sites by UNESCO in 2011 and at critical risk in 2013.
　 At risk are settlements dating the Roman and Byzantine eras from the third century to seventh century in "the ancient villages of northern Syria" due to the ongoing conflict and bombardment in the in the region. The initial church group comprises these incomparable historical remains from the national estate and an exact record of their condition is necessary and has serious consequences for mitigating future reconstruction efforts.

3D Image of the Church at the al-Bara Remains

A 3D image of the church at the al-Bara remains has been created.



Publication: Series of Photogrammetry for Protection of Syrian Cultural Heritage Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Vol. 2 al-Bara [PDF]

3D Image of the Church at the Qalb Lozeh

A 3D image of the church at the Qalb Lozeh has been created.



Publication: A Series of Photogrammetry for Protection of Syrian Cultural Heritage Ancient Villages of Northern Syria Vol. 1 QALB LOZEH [PDF]