The Department of Tourism of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOT-ARMM) conducted an assessment of identified tourism assets in Marawi City last March 13-16.
In coordination with authorities in Marawi City, the AFP and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, the team composed of DOT-ARMM employees was able to enter the main battle area where some of the city's tourism assets are located.
![Dayawan Torogan Dayawan Torogan](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0o4fwdiXdsgOGjSQdfkNcEjZ42feck-vRnKbZSmsg5CN-ula8oW8pw9ShsxfS4DpagI8flNnnw1Ub8vUXimiQgB5s5WMXuFR9-4rfsKJ4JaUeva1B1u4iTbe_868MxECagkhOha-XX9mL/s1600/torogan+dayawan+marawi.JPG) |
Standing Strong. The Century Old Dayawan Torogan, a cultural property and a National Historical Landmark. |
The team also visited tourism sites outside the main battle area including the century-old Dayawan Torogan; Masjid Abubakar in East Basak; Marawi Resort Hotel, Aga Khan Museum and MSU Hostel which are located within the MSU-Main campus; the Capitol Mosque at the Provincial Capitol Complex; and Kampo Ranao.
![Masjid Abubakar Masjid Abubakar](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgNY0548mSYZHr9PQUS-scTnwgfCG2KYmOmFXesanh4KByA0r1hcOsQz2gWdS4mjfAGTTWku5Sk3AfP0-GGHoUUJDj0hyphenhyphena6nSWXmuysVwiJEFEq0qVU3hBZHwMMQPwoHsjdYCuewSQSbx/s1600/masjid+abubakar+marawi.JPG) |
Saved. Masjid Abubakar located in Brgy. East Basak is the biggest mosque in Marawi City. |
![King Faizal Mosque inside the MSU-Marawi Campus King Faizal Mosque inside the MSU-Marawi Campus](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmm0EVEFe4_xvstyBSft4yUVgR-wke_HjyWUXKT1fyY3l431PMRBpCRF86G-BfIGcqpdj1LWD20W8NouwPvsDC2N6zcxUExJ7Z7WlQCClNhajf-nx7ziOzrNc56eITfl9lKXDg935bTwk/s1600/king+faizal+mosque+marawi.JPG) |
Untouched. King Faizal Mosque inside the MSU-Marawi Campus. |
![The Capitol Mosque is located within the Lanao Del Sur Provincial Capitol Complex The Capitol Mosque is located within the Lanao Del Sur Provincial Capitol Complex](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0fBKPZ09jS4qIa95szUNRbA6xVKn_EiWY5ON1cakzEqJJBn9tKw5-lk8lZtdhO0iWQAqXd7JcYVBhGFOjTcqcM3tYpu0ujOJUDWeCDEUwQISatednLCjwlBLiNb1b9uWqh6OIGyQnEeU/s1600/capitol+mosque.JPG) |
The Capitol Mosque is located within the Lanao Del Sur Provincial Capitol Complex. During the Marawi Siege it served as evacuation center for some residents. |
![Completely destroyed. The historic Bato Mosque. Completely destroyed. The historic Bato Mosque.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo-sRQO8_J-CZ_khtGLUmGSQiiIjZRpui2YUIuVf3tkkXJbf3fqXb2IOAvLVLBddM2wygwIkmcsqswEn4IqknNo3II8DnRCHjIuTRFxOmYFjMEMROVF-o-Yw9j92RzqCbTLAYpUU0MOT7/s1600/grand+mosque.jpg) |
Completely destroyed. The historic Bato Mosque. |
![Masjid Mindanao Islamic Center after the war Masjid Mindanao Islamic Center after the war](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmO9WqDzO6CG5f4BrRe4ImhTVWZfK6vZXQYuvQfngXd9lpwlCWOychRB7gxDkWHyf-BM0GQNpfzNvZWLqLpOXHuuqqHPhvuHRp87lS0drAy69VcFszR5BW0YtLr4TCaj_kSO8bWvhyphenhyphens4yg/s1600/marawi+islamic+center.jpg) |
Masjid Mindanao Islamic Center after the war. This is one of the largest mosques in Marawi City. |
![Aga Khan Museum in Marawi Aga Khan Museum in Marawi](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMH-KUTgcx8X33SlMu3AYNK0I5dBYpzG0_tRT6KwemuvdGgtHY_xAWhUwJ58i1LTMTZU3xBcCJjPlZDsT3XxsEjMvTqoSgEUfn6I9ceDTLQ63AYwzmBf-Qm9CQbjfUXtJNh8zNSOytvX_/s1600/aga+khan+museum+marawi.JPG) |
Back to normal. The Aga Khan Museum located within the MSU-Marawi Campus. |
The group was also able to visit the temporary shelter areas for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Brgy. Sagonsongan.
According to DOT-ARMM Regional Secretary Ayesha Mangudadatu Dilangalen the said assessment activity conducted was important so they can identify the proper interventions and assistance they can provide for affected sites.