Emergency Assessment of Threats to Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh

Project typeDocumentation, Cartography
Institution typeUniversity
Parent institutionUniversity of Durham (UK)
MethodsSatellite imagery, Cartography (GIS)
Geographic areaNagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan
Websitehttps://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/archaeology/research/archaeology-research-projects/emergency-assessment-of-threats-to-heritage-in-nagorno-karabakh/
SummaryThe project aims first to create a baseline dataset (an inventory) covering archaeological sites and standing historic buildings in Nagorno-Karabakh, giving equal consideration to sites of all periods and heritage of all communities that live or have lived in the region. It also undertakes an assessment of the current condition of these places, primarily through satellite imagery inspection and published sources. The result offers a snapshot of the extent and condition of heritage places in Nagorno-Karabakh as of 2022, providing a reference dataset to help mitigate the impact of new development and infrastructure works. Key information collected for each site includes location, type, date, extent, current and recent conditions, and key threats visible from remote sensing.