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Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites

Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites
Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites

2025-01-03 11:20:46 - From: NPR


Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah. With a ceasefire now in place, archaeologists are trying to assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We visit some.