Dr. Mark Schuler

Such a beautiful and important site for both Christians and Muslims, best remaining as a museum, in my view.

The World Heritage site was once a potent symbol, and it could become one once more.

Source: Erdogan Talks of Making Hagia Sophia a Mosque Again, to International Dismay – The New York Times

ASOR statement on protection of Iran’s cultural heritage; ASOR President’s statement to protect damage to cultural heritage; Iran cultural heritage

Source: ASOR President’s Statement in Defense of Iranian Heritage –

I support the statements of both societies (AIA and ASOR) of which I am a member.

news from the AIA

Source: News – AIA Statement Condemning Intentional Targeting of Iranian Cultural Heritage Sites – Archaeological Institute of America