UNESCO: UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East

Europa Nostra issues statement of grave concern over destruction of cultural heritage in the wider region of Middle East

Europa Nostra Statement (PDF) Europa Nostra expresses its grave concern regarding the escalating hostilities in Iran and the wider region of Middle East which continue to cause human suffering, displacement, and numerous fatalities and casualties. Not only are lives and livelihoods at risk, but the rich history and heritage of the Middle East are facing attacks and threats of deliberate or negligent destruction.  Photo collage (from left to righ…

UNESCO: UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East

UNESCO: UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East . “UNESCO continues to closely monitor the situation of cultural heritage in the country and across the region, with a view to ensuring its protection. To that end, the Organization has communicated to all parties concerned the geographical coordinates of sites on the World Heritage List as well as those of national signi…