Project status
Past
Lead organisation
Petra National Trust
Partners
Turathuna, International National Trusts Organisation and Carey Tourism
Grant award
£99,888
Project summary
Architecturally significant heritage buildings and monuments in the Old City of Homs, the Ancient City of Aleppo and the site of Palmyra were at risk due to damage or destruction caused by conflict.
This project protected cultural heritage within Syria and Egypt through training heritage and tourism practitioners, community awareness raising and sharing knowledge and best practice.
Online training and mentoring were delivered in heritage site management. This informed pilot work around Homs, Aleppo, Palmyra and locations in Egypt, engaging local communities and enhancing understanding of site significance and sustainable development.
