Lebanon’s Culture Minister Ghassan Salame has warned that continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon are placing several important heritage sites at “serious danger,” including landmarks in the ancient city of Tyre.
Salame said bombardments had fallen very close to the archaeological ruins of Tyre, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
He also reported that the medieval Beaufort Castle, which overlooks the southern city of Nabatieh, was directly struck in an Israeli attack. According to Salame, the historic fortress dates back to the 12th century.
The minister expressed concern that the ongoing strikes could cause significant damage to Lebanon’s cultural and historical heritage.
Source: Al Jazeera