New museum in Raqqa to chronicle crimes of ISIS and Turkish occupation

RAQQA, North and East Syria — The Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria’s (DAARNES) Authority for Culture and Antiquities is undertaking the construction of a pioneering museum in Raqqa, aimed at documenting the crimes committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) during their control of the region from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, the museum will shed light on the crimes perpetrated by Turkish forces and their Syrian National Army (SNA) proxies through a comprehensive collection of photographs.

Sarfraz Sharif, Co-Chair of the Authority for Culture and Antiquities, stated that construction commenced in March of this year. The museum’s primary objective is to showcase the full spectrum of atrocities carried out by ISIS, including executions, brutalities against women and children, and the desecration of archaeological sites across the region. Sharif emphasized that the project is slated for completion within several months.

The museum will meticulously document the violations committed by both ISIS militants and the Turkish occupation forces through an extensive array of photographic evidence. The museum’s dimensions span 16 meters in length and 5 meters in width, featuring an exterior adorned with red stone.