Deir ez-Zor: Raising Hope Through Heritage Documentation

Documentation work in Deir ez-Zor. Image Courtesy of Deir ez-Zor Heritage LibraryThe historic city of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria has had more than its fair share of calamity after the outbreak of the war in 2011. After seeing destruction caused by fierce battles between armed groups and the central government, as well as occupation by ISIL, the earthquake in February 2023 brought further damage. Behind the headlines, however, is an ancient city tracing its founding to the dawn of civilization