At least two were killed in the direct strike on the country’s top scientific institution, which is the latest cultural site to be targeted by Russian forces

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Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.

Ancient artifacts from occupied Crimea reportedly entered Russia’s museum system after excavations damaged a site dating back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. This is reported by the Office...

Aigosthena fortress near Porto Germeno, Greece escaped major damage from a four-day wildfire, though modern site infrastructure was affected.

A 7.4-magnitude quake caused a tower to collapse at the beloved Manizales Cathedral

BEJRAWIYA, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation effo...

The Holy Presentation Church is said by officials to be the last surviving building of its kind from the 18th century

Researchers at UCSB's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis assess the fire risk to thousands of America's beloved historic landmarks

After a glacial lake outburst flood devastated the Himalayan village of Thame, Nepal, UNESCO partnered with local communities to safeguard living heritage at risk of being lost. By documenting

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The air campaign across Iran damaged some of its most famous monuments, shattering glass and wood, and cracking walls and ceilings at UNESCO sites.

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Many museums and galleries remain open and Art Dubai is rescheduled with cautious optimism, but experts warn of threats to cultural heritage.

The costs of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to some of Iran's most famous and beloved cultural heritage sites.

Blue shields now guard 34 archaeological sites across Lebanon, as the country moves to protect its cultural heritage amid escalating war.

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran.

Cultural institutions are drawing up battle plans to save the nation’s treasures should conflict break out, with the help of blueprints from 80 years ago