Archaeology and cultural belonging in contemporary Syria: the value of archaeology to religious minorities Emma Loosley
Archaeology and cultural belonging in contemporary Syria: the value of archaeology to religious minorities Emma Loosley Abstract This paper has evolved out of a series of community projects that I have initiated in Syria since 1997. My hypothesis is that a knowledge of the archaeological remains and religious traditions of a region bring local people more in touch with their cultural roots and encourage a sense of belonging. This is particularly the case when a religious minority feels disenfranchised by the majority group. By creating a sense of self that relates closely to the local...
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Archaeology and cultural belonging in contemporary Syria: the value of archaeology to religious minorities Emma Loosley Abstract This paper has evolved out of a series of community projects that I have initiated in Syria since 1997. My hypothesis is that a knowledge of the archaeological remains and religious traditions of a region bring local people more in touch with their cultural roots and encourage a sense of belonging. This is particularly the case when a religious minority feels disenfranchised by the majority group. By creating a sense of self that relates closely to the local...
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