A lecture hosted by the Social Forum in Damascus on Tuesday highlighted Syrias seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Old Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers, Saladin Castle, and the Forgotten Cities of the North.
Tourism planning and sustainability expert Faisal Najati, who delivered the lecture, emphasized Syrias rich cultural and historical assets, calling for renewed international cooperation to reintegrate the country into the global tourism map.
He also highlighted Syrias intangible heritage, including Qudud Halabiya music, oud craftsmanship, laurel soap, Karakoz and Hacivat theater, falconry, and glassblowing, all reflecting Syrias diverse cultural identity.
In June 2013, UNESCOs World Heritage Committee placed Syrias heritage sites on the List of World Heritage in Danger, citing threats linked to the deposed regimes actions.
Today, Syrias Directorate of Antiquities and Museums is working with UNESCO to restore and preserve those sites.
