Save Our Sites: UNESCO raises fresh concerns over Middle East heritage threatened by war

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Save Our Sites: UNESCO raises fresh concerns over Middle East heritage threatened by war  As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/save-our-sites-unesco-raises-fresh-concerns-over-middle-east-heritage-threatened-by-war  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:02The United States and Israel have striked at least 132 cultural and historical sites in Iran.

00:09According to an Iranian UNESCO official, numerous palaces and the mosque have been damaged.

00:30Fatou Si accused the United States and Israel of intentionally targeting the sites, stressing they possess advanced technologies enabling them

00:40to know what they are hitting.

00:42UNESCO said it provided all parties to the conflict with the coordinates of the heritage sites ahead of time to

00:48avoid damage.

01:13Iranian officials requested the United Nations Cultural Agency earlier this month to add more sites to its enhanced protection list.

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