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War in Iraq destroys at least 56 museums
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At least fifty-six cultural institutions, historic monuments, archaeological remains, palaces, libraries, archives, churches, mosques, synagogues, shrines, cemeteries, mausoleums, gardens or parks have been damaged in Iraq's war on Iran according to the International Council for Museums (ICOM). This includes significant sites such as Tehran and Isfahan. The destruction of these cultural treasures is described by observers as a blow comparable to attacking Paris' "Versailles".
Key Points
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1At least 56 museums and historical locations in the Iranian city of Tehran have been damaged or destroyed by war.
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2The conflict has caused widespread destruction across Iran, described as a 'Versailles' with bloodshed everywhere.
Developments
March 14
"Pod udarom i svjetska baština" - Pogledajte prizore iz iranskog 'Versaillesa', posvuda krs̑i i lom (Net.hr)
Perspectives
At least fifty-six museums and historical locations have been destroyed in the war.
— [Mar 14, 09:28] Najmanje 56 muzeja i povijesnih lokacija oštećeno u ratu (Feed.hrt.hr)The military actions of Iran resulted in damage to at least fifty-six museums and historical sites.
— [Mar 14, 09:28] Vojna v Iráne: Poškodenyých bolo uz̑ 56 muzei a historicky pamiatok (Teraz.sk)The war in Iran is causing damage to historical heritage.
— [Mar 14, 09:28] Guerra esta danificar patrimo histórico – Teeraño (Sapo.pt)