Evacuated 30 Years of Archaeological Research in Gaza
In a high-risk, last-minute rescue operation, on September 10, 2025, nearly three decades’ worth of archaeological treasures have been salvaged...
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Damage and Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Israel-Iran Conflict of June 2025: a Quick Review
Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites, which prompted a response from Iran in June 2025, had an asymmetrical impact on...
Cultural and Historic Heritage Losses in the World: 2025 List
This page records a cultural heritage loss documented in 2025. The case is part of a broader, evolving archive that...
War in Sudan Devastates Museums and Cultural Heritage
Established by ICOM (International Council of Museums) in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Museum Day (IMG) is...
Protection of Cultural Heritage in Times of War: Legal Assumptions
Situations of damage to heritage, in particular the destruction of monuments and emblematic sites, including those devastated by fires in...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral set on Fire in Myanmar Conflict
On March 16, 2025, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Banmaw, in the Kachin State of Myanmar, was severely damaged by a...
NATO and the new Threats to Cultural Heritage
The special report, entitled "History and Identity Under Attack: Protecting Cultural Heritage in Conflict", written by Julie Dzerowicz for the...
Fire Destroys Museum in Ukraine
Insurgent Army (UPA) Museum of Ukrainian in Lviv, dedicated to Corporal Roman Shukhevych, was completely destroyed by a drone attack,...
Cultural and Historic Losses in the World: 2024 List
This page records a cultural heritage loss documented in 2024. The case is part of a broader, evolving archive that...
