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US and Israel Bomb Iran's Cultural Heritage – 56 Museums and Historical Monuments Hit

Published March 14, 2026, 17:00
US and Israel Bomb Iran's Cultural Heritage – 56 Museums and Historical Monuments Hit

Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism announced that at least 56 museums and historical monuments across the country have been damaged by Israeli-American bombings during the ongoing war. Among the affected monuments are the Golestan Palace in Tehran, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Naqsh-e-Jahan Square in Isfahan. UNESCO has warned of the broader impact of the war on the cultural heritage of the Middle East, noting that many other historical monuments are at risk from the continued hostilities. The damage highlights the destructive impact of conflict on cultural heritage and the need for its protection.