Safeguarding the Heritage of Syria and Iraq (SHOSI)

Project Type	Conservation Training
Institution Type	Museum
Parent Institution	Smithsonian Museum
Geographic Area	Syria, Iraq
Website	https://global.si.edu/projects/safeguarding-heritage-syria-and-iraq-shosi
Summary	Safeguarding the Heritage of Syria and Iraq (SHOSI) is an international initiative by the Smithsonian Institution that seeks to document and protect threatened cultural heritage in Syria and Iraq. It brings together several partners (including the Penn Cultural Heritage Center and scientific and humanitarian organizations) to carry out research, training, technical interventions, and public education programs. The project helps local museum and heritage professionals document damage, secure collections, and develop emergency protocols.