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5. Syrian Intangible Cultural Heritage: Characteristics and Challenges of Preservation

Chapter of: Tangible and Intangible Heritage in the Age of Globalisation(pp. 89–100)

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Title5. Syrian Intangible Cultural Heritage
SubtitleCharacteristics and Challenges of Preservation
ContributorNibal Muhesen(author)
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0388.05
Landing pagehttps://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0388/chapters/10.11647/obp.0388.05
Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
CopyrightNibal Muhesen
PublisherOpen Book Publishers
Published on2024-04-10
Long abstractNibal Muhesen focuses on the case of intangible cultural heritage in Syria, which has suffered considerable destruction due to the conflicts of recent years. He underlines the importance of reviving all forms of local crafts, oral traditions, arts performance and old Souqs, with the objective of protecting the collective memory of communities and their cultural identities. He also suggests strategies for the protection of intangible cultural heritage, identifies challenges to its survival and emphasises the need for effective reconstruction efforts for all components of Syrian heritage.
Page rangepp. 89–100
Print length11 pages
LanguageEnglish (Original)
Contributors

Nibal Muhesen

(author)
Researcher at University of Tartous
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6050-5303

Nibal Muhesen is a Syrian researcher in the field of archaeology and the protection of Syrian cultural heritage. He obtained a PhD from the University of Lyon II in Syrian archaeology in 2009. Since 2011, he has been involved in documenting the damage to Syrian cultural heritage and has participated in many international lectures and conferences aimed at protecting this heritage. He worked as an expert with the Syrian State Board of Antiquities where he took part in activities focusing on preserving and raising awareness about the importance of Syria’s tangible and intangible heritage and advocating for community-driven reconstruction strategies. He is currently a member of the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Tartous Faculty of Tourism as a researcher in the field of archaeology and tourism.

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