Najaf: The College of Archaeology at the University of Kufa, in cooperation with al-Bayna Intellectual and Cultural Center affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, organized a workshop entitled “Documenting Terrorist Violations of Cultural Heritage Sites in Iraq”.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the university’s media official, Ammar Al-Kuwaiti, stated that the workshop focused on methods to document the damages inflicted on archaeological sites in Iraq due to various events. Additionally, the workshop explored the potential use of this documentation in research studies, while also discussing methods for preserving heritage from environmental factors and other challenges that might affect its sustainability.

The workshop concluded with recommendations to unify academic and community efforts to safeguard cultural heritage and to enhance awareness regarding the importance of documenting and protecting heritage sites for the benefit of future generations.

On the sidelines of the workshop, an exhibition featuring documentary photographs was held, highlighting the transformations that archaeological sites have experienced.