Lebanon Secures UNESCO Protection for 73 Cultural Sites Amid War

Lebanon secured UNESCO recognition for 73 protected cultural sites amid ongoing war.

“HERITAGE SITES Amid attacks, Lebanon wins UNESCO recognition for 73 protected sites Behind the scenes, L’Orient-Le Jour followed a strong diplomatic offensive to preserve Lebanese history in the face of war”

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An extraordinary session of UNESCO's Committee granted provisional enhanced protection to 39 sites, later expanded to 73.

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Culture Minister Salamé explained the expansion was based on patrimonial value, use, and exposure.

UNESCO emphasized heritage as the backbone of identity, trust and hope.

The UNESCO protection comes as more than 10,000 cultural properties worldwide are at risk.

Lebanon's diplomatic offensive unfolded in the shadow of continuous bombing.

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The protection includes technical and financial assistance to improve risk anticipation and training.

At least 3,000 heritage sites have been impacted across the region.

The initiative carries symbolic weight for a society fractured by war.

“39 cultural properties in Lebanon placed under enhanced protection UNESCO convened Wednesday an extraordinary meeting to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage in Lebanon, following the country’s request”

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UNESCO warns destruction of heritage erodes social cohesion and resilience.

Lebanon aims to create a protective fortress around priceless assets.

The challenge is translating protections into tangible security amid fighting.