I welcomed six visitors from different countries to Tell Mozan as part of a group of international visitors. They were deeply impressed by the antiquity of Urkesh and by the fact that the site had been preserved and protected despite everything that had happened in Syria. They thoroughly enjoyed their visit and asked questions about the stones and their origins, as well as about the Abi, its ceremonies, and whether it had been reserved exclusively for the royal family.
They also admired the protective system employed in the palace. One of the visitors even remarked that, when viewed from a distance, the burlap used in the protection system looked remarkably similar to the ancient walls themselves.
The temple was the second major stop on their visit, and it inspired no less admiration. The visitors showed particular interest in its stones and, especially, its staircase. Their fascination grew when I explained that it was not a theatre, but simply a staircase leading up towards heaven.
Finally, I would like to present two letters written by members of the group whom I have chosen to represent the impressions and reflections of all the visitors.
Following the steps of professors Buccellati , I discovered Urkesh inspiring ruins , just thinking about the potential discoveries , if the Urkesh archaeological project could come and do more excavations . The determination of the local archaeologists and their enthusiastic are really amazing .The international community needs to know about this amazing and protected place .
Prof : Laura Fantone
University of California, Berkeley ..
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Tell Mozan is a fascinating site . The Abi , and the Palace are seen to be well protected, now to see the Temple ……
Well, that is astonishing beautiful . Thank goddess , the site has been preserved and guarded by the local people very well .
Dr: Camilla Power
U.E.L
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