UNESCO Heritage Sites in Southern Lebanon Damaged in Israeli Strikes
UNESCO Heritage Sites in Southern Lebanon Damaged in Israeli Strikes
Amid continued Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon and the refusal to adhere to a US-Iran ceasefire understanding, several protected heritage sites have been damaged in IDF strikes, Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame stated.
The UNESCO-protected city of Tyre has been among the main areas affected.
Reported sites include:
🟠Beaufort Castle, listed under enhanced protection under the 1954 Hague Convention framework;
🟠Chamaa Citadel, also under enhanced protection;
🟠Al-Bass Roman necropolis and ruins, dating back over 5,000 years;
🟠Areas within or near ancient Phoenician and Roman city layers;
🟠Historic villages and religious sites, including mosques, churches, and shrines.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz previously said Israel would destroy all houses along Lebanon’s border, raising concerns over the long-term loss of historical heritage.
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