Who is Khaled al-Asaad?
Khaled al-Asaad was born in modern Palmyra in 1932. Even as a youth, al-Asaad assisted archaeologists in their excavations, translations and interpretations of artifacts. He graduated from the University of Damascus with a degree in history receiving an appointment to direct several exhibitions at the museum in Damascus.
Where were the first artifacts found in Anatolia?
The earliest representations of culture in Anatolia can be found in several archaeological sites located in the central and eastern part of the region. Stone Age artifacts such as animal bones and food fossils were found at Burdur (north of Antalya).
How did Anatolians develop metallurgy in Anatolia?
The discovery of mineral deposits in this part of Anatolia allowed Anatolians to develop metallurgy, such as the implements found in the royal graves at Alaca Höyük, about 25 km from Boğazköy, which it preceded, dating from 2400–2200 BC.
Where was the Hittite Empire located in Anatolia?
The Old Hittite Empire (17th–15th centuries BC) was at its height in the 16th century BC, encompassing central Anatolia, north-western Syria as far as Ugarit, and upper Mesopotamia. Kizzuwatna in southern Anatolia controlled the region separating the Hittite Empire from Syria, thereby greatly affecting trade routes.
Khaled al-Asaad (Arabic: خالد الأسعد , Arabic pronunciation: [ɐlʔæsʕæd], January 1932 – 18 August 2015) was a Syrian archaeologist and the head of antiquities at the ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He held this position for over forty years.
What happened to Asaad al-Asaad?
He was murdered in Tadmur on 18 August 2015 at the age of eighty-three. After detaining him for weeks, the jihadists dragged him on Tuesday to a public square where a masked swordsman cut off his head in front of a crowd, Mr. Asaad’s relatives said.
Where is the body of Omar al-Asaad now?
His body was reportedly displayed in the new section of Palmyra (Tadmur) and then in the ancient section, whose treasures ISIS had already demolished. In February 2021, Syrian state sources reported the discovery of al-Asaad’s body in the countryside 10 km east of Palmyra.
What happened to the bodies of al-Asaad and Qassem Abdullah Yehya?
In February 2021, Syrian state sources reported the discovery of al-Asaad’s body in the countryside 10 km east of Palmyra. In addition to al-Asaad, Qassem Abdullah Yehya, the Deputy Director of the DGAM Laboratories, also protected the Palmyra site. He was also killed by ISIS while on duty on 12 August 2015.