From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed International

From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed

Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim power and territory. Recent attacks on cultural heritage in southern Lebanon show us why protecting historic monuments is important, and inseparable from protecting the […]

Plan envisions new life for historic Al Saidiya School National

Plan envisions new life for historic Al Saidiya School

MUSCAT, JUNE 14 Plans to preserve and revitalise Al Saidiya School, one of Oman’s most prominent educational landmarks, are gaining momentum following discussions on a comprehensive development project aimed at transforming the historic institution into a centre for education, culture and community engagement. The proposed initiative was reviewed during a meeting between Abdulhamid bin Abdulrahman […]