Archaeology and Heritage: From Legal Protection to Sustainable Development
Sixth International Conference
Description of The Conference
The Aim of The Conference
Emphasizing the role of legislation in protecting antiquities and heritage and enhancing their protection through community awareness and activating methods of preserving antiquities and heritage through digital documentation processes and activating the role of urban conservation policies and the role of the architect in rehabilitation and employment in support of aspects of sustainable development
Conference Dates
Venue
University of Mosul / College of Archaeology
Date of the Event
April 7-8, 2026
Under the Patronage of
Professor Dr. Waheed Al-Ibrahimi
President of the University of Mosul
Under the Supervision of
Professor Dr. Yasmin Abdulkarim Mohammed Ali
Dean of the College of Archaeology
Mosul City
University of Mosul
College of Archaeology
Participants’ research papers are to be submitted to the conference’s designated Scientific Committee
Date of Manuscript Submission:
25/2/2026
Date of Full Paper Submission:
15/3/2026
Date of Acceptance Notification:
25/3/2026
Conference Participation Fees
- Participation fee for presenting a paper at the conference is 150,000 Iraqi dinars, and this amount includes publication fees in the listed journals as well as a tour of ancient Nineveh and the old city of Mosul.
- Participation as an attendee without presenting a paper is free of charge.
Fees and benefits
- Participation with a research paper: 150,000 IQD; this covers journal publication fees and a tour of the archaeological site of Nineveh and the historic city center of Mosul.
- Participation as an attendee only (without a research paper) is free.
Scientific Committees
- Prof. Dr. Muʾayyad Mohammed Suleiman/ University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Maul / Heidelberg University – Germany
- Prof. Dr. Walter Sallaberger / Ludwig Maximilian / University of Munich – Germany
- Prof. Dr. Nicolò Marchetti / University of Bologna- Italy
- Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abdulghani Abdulrahman/ University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Prof. Dr. Othman Ghanem Mohammed / University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Prof. Dr. Amin Abdulnnafiʿ Amin / University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Hamed Ahmed / University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Dr. Zainab Bahrani / Yale University – United States of America
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Helen Audisho Maleko / Stanford University – United States of America
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Asma Hassan Taha Al-Dabbagh/ University of Mosul – (College of Engineering)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Emad Hani Ismail Al-Allaf / University of Mosul – (College of Engineering)
- Asst. Prof. Ghada Mohammed Younis Al-Jumʿa / University of Mosul – (College of Engineering)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Fian Muwaffaq Rashid / University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Iman Hani Salim / University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
Conference Organizing Committee
- Prof. Dr. Yasmine Abdel Karim Mohammed Ali Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology – University of Mosul
- Asst. prof. Dr. Yasser Jaber Khalil Assistant Dean of Archaeology for Scientific Affairs – University of Mosul
- Asst. prof. Dr. Ayman Talib Hamid (Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs, College of Engineering) University of Mosul
- Asst. prof. Dr. Omar Hazem Kharroufa (Head of the Department of Architectural Engineering) – University of Mosul
- Asst. prof. Dr. Mohammed Muhareb Ali (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
- Asst. prof. Dr. Moataz Habash Khader (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
- Prof. Dr. Hasnain Haider Abdul Wahid (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
- Asst. prof. Dr. Shaimaa Ali Ahmed (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
- Asst. prof. Dr. Heba Hazem Mohammed (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
- Dr. Ayad Dhanoun Younis (Lecturer) Assistant Dean of Archaeology for Administrative Affairs _ University of Mosul
- Khalis Abdel Karim Farman (Assistant Lecturer) University of Mosul – College of Archaeology
- Ms. Ruwa Sabeeh Raou (University of Mosul – College of Archaeology)
Supporting Organization
College of Engineering / University of Mosul
Journals
According to the journal’s publication context:
- Dirasat Mosiliya Journal
- Athar al-rafedain Journal
Titles of the Conference Tracks
Main topics:
- Ancient and Islamic Antiquities and the Ancient Iraqi Languages
- Architectural Heritage and its Role in Sustainable Development
- Ancient urban Conservation policy and Legislative Regulations
Subtopics:
- Ancient and Islamic Antiquities
- Ancient Iraqi Languages
- Urban Conservation Policy in Support of Sustainable Development
- The Role of Architects in Rehabilitation and Promoting Sustainable Development
- Legislative Laws and Their Role in Preserving Antiquities and Heritage
Speakers
Dr. Yasmin Abdulkarim
Dean of the College of Archaeology - University of Mosul
Dr. Yasser Jaber Khalil
Associate Dean of the College of Archaeology for Scientific Affairs.
Dr. Mushtaq Abdullah
Head of Missions and Cultural Relations Unit - College of Archaeology
Venue
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