Historic buildings and the impact of war

What is it about?

The 21st century has seen seven years of civil war in Syria, conflicts in Iraq, parts of Africa, as well as Eastern Europe. These events have often brought archaeology, and built heritage, into the spotlight as news spreads of internationally important heritage sites being damaged, destroyed, or used as propaganda by a range of different actors. This section highlights the role archaeologists and heritage professionals have undertaken with regards to the protection and conservation of these sites during and after conflict, as well as the role they have played, or have sometimes been asked to play, in the reconstruction or restoration of sites. The papers in this section shed light on issues such as authenticity, identity, ethical considerations and practicalities with regards to the conservation and restoration of historic structures in Europe and beyond.

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