{"id":772814,"date":"2026-04-02T07:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=772814"},"modified":"2026-04-02T07:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:27:40","slug":"unesco-grants-enhanced-protection-to-39-cultural-sites-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/772814\/unesco-grants-enhanced-protection-to-39-cultural-sites-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO Grants Enhanced Protection to 39 Cultural Sites in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"I&#039;m looking for museums \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Discover museums in Lebanon  \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"INLINE\">             Discover museums in Lebanon  \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>Following the request from Lebanese authorities, UNESCO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/articles\/lebanon-39-cultural-properties-placed-under-enhanced-protection?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ65NpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFieWlBVzVMSzgzWjR0NkdEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnrMPKmdN5G48s2pR3NbO80wol_jfbj-CsOjGXBr_Ob4oc3jBeVeHxjO4Jb0_aem_52-8z9YHxU_ioPk2hcHuDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">granted<\/a> temporary enhanced protection to 39 cultural sites across the country and allocated over $100,000 in funds for emergency operations on the ground.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The 39 sites now benefit from the highest level of legal protection. They cannot be targeted or used for military purposes. Any violation of these rules would breach the 1954 Hague Convention and its 1999 Second Protocol and could lead to criminal liability.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWliFE0Cq7S\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>UNESCO will provide technical and financial support to improve risk management at these sites. It will also organize training for cultural professionals and military personnel to raise awareness and ensure these landmarks are safeguarded.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d96b24ba6399d24f7015fa74aef9124\" id=\"h-the-list-of-protected-sites\">The list of protected sites:<\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <p>1. Hermel Pyramid<\/p>    <p>2. Beit Beirut Museum and Cultural Centre<\/p>    <p>3. Depot Tahwita<\/p>    <p>4. Lebanese National Library<\/p>    <p>5. Bakka Temple<\/p>    <p>6. Dakwe Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>7. Deir El-Achayer Temple<\/p>    <p>8. Hammara Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>9. Kamed El-Loz Archaeological Tell<\/p>    <p>10. Nebi Safa Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>11. Niha Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>12. Chhim Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>13. Arqa Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>14. Felicium Castle and Monastery of Our Lady of the Fortress<\/p>    <p>15. Maqam El-Rab Temple<\/p>    <p>16. Megalithic Tombs of Menjez<\/p>    <p>17. Hasbaya Shehabi Serail<\/p>    <p>18. Qabr Hiram Archaeological Monument<\/p>    <p>19. Qana Cave Archaeological Site<\/p>    <p>20. Shawakeer Archaeological Tell<\/p>    <p>21. The Historic Centre of Saida: Audi Soap Museum<\/p>    <p>22. The Historic Centre of Saida: Debbane Palace, Sacy Palace and Khan Sacy Cluster<\/p>    <p>23. The Historic Centre of Saida: El-Kikhia Mosque Cluster<\/p>    <p>24. The Historic Centre of Saida: El-Omari Great Mosque<\/p>    <p>25. The Historic Centre of Saida: Hammam El-Ward<\/p>    <p>26. The Historic Centre of Saida: Khan El-Franj and Terra Santa Convent Cluster<\/p>    <p>27. The Historic Centre of Saida: Khan El\u2013Qeshleh<\/p>    <p>28. The Historic Centre of Saida: Saint Nicholas Church<\/p>    <p>29. Barsbay Tower<\/p>    <p>30. Tripoli: El-Burtassi Mosque<\/p>    <p>31. Tripoli: El-Mansouri Mosque Cluster<\/p>    <p>32. Tripoli: El-Tawba Mosque<\/p>    <p>33. Tripoli: The Mamluk Madrassas Cluster<\/p>    <p>34. Tripoli: Hammam El-Jadid Cluster<\/p>    <p>35. Tripoli: Hammam Ezzedine Cluster<\/p>    <p>36. Tripoli: Khan El-Askar Cluster<\/p>    <p>37. Tripoli: Khan El-Saboun Cluster<\/p>    <p>38. Tripoli: Souk Haraj<\/p>    <p>39. Tripoli: Taynal Mosque<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f37a54093005c00a9ae127b52aba942\" id=\"h-enhanced-protection-is-essential\">Enhanced protection is essential<\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <p>UNESCO is working closely with Lebanon\u2019s Ministry of Culture to secure and preserve artifacts, monitor historical sites via satellite, and assess any damage. So far, damage has been confirmed in Tyre and surrounding areas. The organization remains ready to provide additional support and reminded all parties of their obligations to protect cultural heritage, even during armed conflicts.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>As airstrikes continue to devastate villages, ancient archaeological sites remain under constant threat. UNESCO had granted enhanced protection to 34 heritage sites in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/736483\/unesco-grants-protection-to-34-heritage-sites-in-lebanon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024<\/a>. 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