cultural heritage
Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage
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October 25, 2024
Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage
The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on…
In Ukraine’s cultural capital, residents are preparing to protect the city’s heritage
World
March 4, 2022
In Ukraine’s cultural capital, residents are preparing to protect the city’s heritage
Residents of the Ukrainian cultural capital Lviv are assisting efforts to safeguard historic monuments, according to local heritage officials, with several stone…
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as…
EU ambassador backs Egypt’s efforts to recover smuggled antiquities
Archaeology
June 18, 2019
EU ambassador backs Egypt’s efforts to recover smuggled antiquities
European Union Ambassador to Egypt Ivan Surkos put forward his support for Egypt’s efforts to recover its smuggled and stolen…
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
Middle East
March 22, 2017
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
A UNESCO-backed donor conference at the Louvre museum in Paris pledged US$75 million (around €70 million) on Monday for a new…
Artist works to preserve Christian heritage in Hamas-run Gaza
Life & Style
December 11, 2016
Artist works to preserve Christian heritage in Hamas-run Gaza
Only about 1,200 Christians remain in Gaza -- only a tiny fraction of the population in a territory run by…
Egypt hosts discussions in Berlin on laws to tackle trade in looted antiquities
Egypt
May 6, 2016
Egypt hosts discussions in Berlin on laws to tackle trade in looted antiquities
The Egyptian Embassy in Berlin has hosted a meeting of diplomats and experts from 17 Arab, Asian, African and Latin…
Florence latest Italian city to adopt ‘you are what you eat’ mantra
Food
April 15, 2016
Florence latest Italian city to adopt ‘you are what you eat’ mantra
Fried cow’s brains might not be to everyone’s taste, but more people may sample the Florentine specialty now that Italy’s…
Cultural heritage a casualty of war
World
September 1, 2015
Cultural heritage a casualty of war
Islamic State militants have destroyed two of the most important temples in the UNESCO-listed Syrian city of Palmyra, as they…