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Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon includes the medieval Beaufort Castle as well as centuries-old villages that were home to Christians, Shi'ite Muslims, and Sunni Muslims.
Russia denies strike on Kyiv monastery, claims fire caused by faulty US-made Patriot missile
Ten killed, historic 975-year-old monastery set on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks
Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to become first Arab head of UNESCO despite criticism
Enany, 54, was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board with 55 votes, beating Edouard Firmin Matoko of Congo-Brazzaville.
Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites
Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural heritage development strategy.
Ancient wonders at risk: Persepolis faces threat of land subsidence
land surrounding Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is sinking, and many of Iran's 28 World Heritage sites, including Pasargadae and Yazd, are located near sinking areas.
Göbeklitepe Discovery: Could These Quadrangular Plans Be Residences?
"In just a few weeks of work, we identified the existence, locations, and densities of not only large monumental buildings and public structures but also residences," said the excavation director.
Iraq to re-open the restored Nuri Mosque in Mosul
Symbol of ISIS defeat and the disaster of the war, the Al-Nuri Mosque has been restored along with Mosul city.
Peru’s Ministry of Culture reveals warrior-themed ritual vessel at Chankillo UNESCO site
The ministry says the find reinforces interpretations of the oldest solar observatory in America as a stage for military disputes and elite power legitimization.
After budget cuts and security delays, Tel Aviv's white night festival returns
The beloved cultural celebration makes its comeback on August 28 with dozens of performances and free events across Israel's cultural capital.
Trump exits UNESCO again, citing anti-Israel bias
President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from UNESCO once again In a statement Tuesday that drew mixed reactions from Jewish groups.
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Trump to pull US out of UNESCO, citing 'anti-American, anti-Israel leanings' - report
The New York Post's report follows a 90-day review of America's presence in the UN body focused on probing "any antisemitic or anti-Israel sentiment within the organization."
