The Cultural Heritage Sites Damaged by the U.S.-Israel War on Iran

Artnet News published a report dated 20 March 2026 on cultural heritage sites in Iran that were damaged during the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. The article focuses on the impact of the conflict on Iranian cultural patrimony and identifies affected heritage locations as part of its coverage. It frames the damage within the broader context of wartime risks to archaeological and historic sites. (The provided excerpt does not include the specific sites or damage figures mentioned in the full article.)

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