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Cultural Heritage of Syria: Preserving the Past for Future

November 1, 2015August 15, 2016

It has been over four years now, since the Syrian uprising took place; four long years of turmoil, violence, bloodshed and destruction. The prolonged conflict …

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Ticking Time Bombs: Threats to World Heritage Sites in Danger

September 21, 2015March 16, 2016

United Nations on Monday confirmed that the Islamic State destroyed Palmyra,a 2,000-year-old city described by UNESCO as “one of the most important cultural centers of …

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Heritage News This Week

June 24, 2013December 24, 2015

News for the week ending June 23rd, 2013. The biggest news last week that the World Heritage Committee started its annual session. This will go …

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Conflict in Syria destroys a historic site

April 25, 2013December 24, 2015

The city of Aleppo has been ravaged in the ongoing armed conflict between government and rebel forces. BBC and New York Times reported today that the …