Basra:A cultural session entitled “Sustainability of Heritage in Light of Changes” was hosted by the College of Engineering Polytechnic at the Southern Technical University, focusing on the challenges to the heritage of Basra. The event took place at the Palace of Culture and Arts in Basra and was presented by researcher Basim Hussein Ghalab. Attendees included the Dean of the College, Dr. Diaa Kamel Shari, along with professors and students.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the session addressed the significance of heritage, its classifications, and the various challenges it has encountered over time. Researcher Basim Hussein Ghalab emphasized the role of sustainability in preserving Basra’s cultural heritage and advocated for the use of recycled, environmentally friendly materials to match the original building materials chemically and physically.

The discussion also highlighted the dangers to intangible heritage over the centuries, with Ghalab providing examples of critical turning points in its preservation. The session reviewed the measures taken to safeguard intangible heritage amidst the numerous changes faced by Iraq, particularly Basra.