The Monitoring Project was initiated in 2001 with the aim of producing annual documentation of the condition of the walls in the Palace area. The project was launched following a proposal by Neville Agnew and Martha Demas, who visited Mozan to assess our efforts in the preservation and conservation of the archaeological remains. Since then, the project has continued without interruption, even after the excavation activities came to a halt in 2011.
Throughout the period since 2011, we have continued to monitor the entire site closely, although this follow-up was not carried out according to a unified and systematic documentation framework. ***In August 2025***, we began implementing a more structured system of monitoring and documentation, based on two main components: the regular [inspection](https://urkesh.org/MZ/A/MPR/TEXTS/C2/inspections.htm) of the overall condition of the informational and directional signs and visitor pathways, and all other elements that help guide visitors and facilitate their movement throughout the site. These efforts also included the preparation of [reports](https://urkesh.org/MZ/A/MPR/TEXTS/C2/reports.htm) every two weeks, with the aim of closely monitoring the site's condition and ensuring that it is presented to visitors in a clear and organized manner befitting its historical and archaeological significance. With considerable progress having been made in the efforts to restore the site to its previous condition and improve the conditions for receiving visitors, it was decided to adjust the reporting schedule, moving from biweekly to quarterly reports. These efforts are part of our commitment to making a visit to Tell Mozan a comprehensive educational experience, allowing visitors to discover the history of the site, understand its significance, and develop a closer connection with the cultural heritage it represents
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