Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites

One of Syria’s six Unesco World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian empires to Asia

Experts have returned to archaeological sites such the Crac des Chevaliers on the outskirts of Homs

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism after nearly 14 years of war.

Landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites and conservationists hope their historical and cultural significance will bring back international visitors.