Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time
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A UNESCO report established that 76 per cent of Gaza's cultural assets have been damaged for more than $183 million. The report was presented yesterday Wednesday by UNESCO's Deputy Director of Culture, Nayef Al-Fayez, who called on the international community to rescue and ... Continue reading "His culture has been destroyed": Unesco calculates millionaire damage in 76% of Gaza's cultural assets" The post "His culture has been destroyed": Unesco…
As the bombings continue in the Gaza Strip, artists, associations and residents are mobilizing to preserve a historical and cultural heritage that has already suffered heavy damage.
Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time
More than 160 historic and cultural sites across the Palestinian territory have been damaged during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to the United Nations. Many of these artefacts date back thousands of years. "Several mosaic artworks have been lost or destroyed, either completely or partially," said Mohammed Abu Lahia, a Palestinian visual artist taking part in the preservation efforts in the south Gaza city of Khan Yunis. "It i…
UNESCO Deputy Director of Culture Nayef Al-Fayed reports that 76% of Gaza's cultural assets have been damaged.
Impact on the cultural heritage of Gaza: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported that 76 per cent of the cultural property in the Gaza Strip was damaged as a result of the Israeli attacks, with losses estimated at more than $183 million, and called for the support of the international community to protect and recover that heritage. The evaluation was presented by the Deputy Director of Culture of UN…
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