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UNESCO designates Lebanon Phoenician sites as endangered
UNESCO announced the inscription of the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on the List of World Heritage in Danger, due to direct damage caused by continuous Israeli shelling since March 2026, which has led to a deterioration of the site’s condition that was previously under international protection. The city holds significant Roman ruins, such as an triumphal arch and a horse racing track dating back to the second century AD, both of which were directly hit in June 2026, raising increasing concerns about the preservation of the site. The organization issued a call to protect the site, while Lebanon accused Israel of violating the Hague Convention for failing to respect international treaties aimed at protecting cultural heritage.
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