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Given the importance of archaeological buildings in Syria and the need for concerted efforts and exchange of experiences to protect and preserve them, the Heritage Committee of the Syndicate of Engineers in Homs, in cooperation with Al-Baath University, organized a scientific day for construction workers entitled “Digital Modeling for the Analysis of Archaeological Stone Buildings and the Impact of Earthquakes and Fires on Stone Buildings” at the University's Faculty of Architecture.
Engineer Amer al-Sebaei, head of the Heritage Committee, stated that this activity aims to deepen the importance of our Syrian heritage, part of which was systematically destroyed and targeted by the fierce attack of the enemies of civilization, focusing on the extent of the destruction of the archaeological buildings built of stone during the terrorist war on Syria, which calls for activating cooperation between the Engineers Syndicate Universities and the exchange of experiences to transfer modern science to engineers who wish to deal with problems and to know the methods of treatment according to the condition of each building and to take advantage of electronic programs to give quick and accurate solutions in strengthening the archaeological buildings.
Dr. Ammar Kaadan from the University of Qalamoun talked about theoretical and practical studies of digital modeling of a group of archaeological buildings in ancient Aleppo, indicating that the archaeological facilities are affected with the passage of time by natural external factors, heat, wind, water and earthquakes, or by special effects, unjust investment or systematic destruction, as in wars, The necessary support and restoration of the damaged archaeological facilities needs data according to the available capabilities that can be applied to preserve the integrity of these archaeological installations, especially those affected by them, before strengthening and restoring them.
Engineer Zaki Al-Sebaei from the Engineers Syndicate branch in Aleppo reviewed the digital modeling of the Khan Haj Musa building in old Aleppo after it was exposed to fire and the method of strengthening the building in a scientific way and using modern electronic programs in studies and reaching good results scientifically and practically.
Saba Kharibak