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UNESCO Adds Jabal Amel and Sebastia to Heritage at Risk
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inclusion of the Jebel Amel castles in Lebanon and the archaeological site in Sebastia, Palestine, on the list of World Heritage in Danger. This initiative aims to protect these historical sites, which face serious threats due to ongoing military operations. The five castles in Jebel Amel—Al-Shqif, Tebbaneh, Doubyyeh, Deir Kifa, and Shmam—date back to the twelfth century. The ancient town of Sebastia includes archaeological landmarks from Canaanite, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. International measures are now focused on providing urgent technical and financial support to safeguard these sites from destruction or alteration caused by conflicts. This is in line with the 1972 World Heritage Convention, intended to raise international awareness and encourage stakeholders to help preserve this cultural heritage.
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