Al-Hayik: Leading efforts to protect historic sites
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Hani Al-Hayek, emphasized the ministry's efforts to protect archaeological and historical sites in Palestine, especially those facing direct threats from occupation forces and extremist settlers. He toured historical sites in Hebron Governorate, such as Karmel Castle, the arches, and Khirbet Umm al-'Amad, and discussed ways to preserve and develop them into tourist destinations that contribute to boosting the local economy and safeguarding national heritage. He underscored the importance of enhancing the presence of these sites on the Palestinian tourism map and protecting their cultural and historical significance from potential risks, in partnership with local authorities and the community. During his tour, he also met with local leaders to strengthen cooperation in protecting and developing these archaeological sites, aiming to leverage their potential to attract visitors and reinforce national identity.
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