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Conflict Threatens Heritage Sites Across the Middle East
First article: 25 mar. 2026, 18:24
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Ongoing conflicts across the Middle East are endangering a wealth of historical and cultural heritage sites. These sites, which hold immense historical and cultural significance, are vulnerable to damage and destruction as a result of armed conflict, looting, and neglect. International organizations and local communities are struggling to protect these invaluable resources.Articles about this topic
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Heritage sites in the Middle East under threat due to conflict
The Middle East war is having an impact on the region's heritage sites. Archaeological and Unesco heritage sites have been collateral damage in the war, on all sides. Unesco believes at least 6 heritage sites in the Middle East have been damaged, the Tyre site in Lebanon, four in Iran and the White City in Israel. In Iran, the historic city of isfahan and the Golestan palace in Tehran were also damaged.
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