Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing

Following recent US-Israel bombing campaigns, Iranian officials report damage to several ancient heritage sites, including the Golestan Palace in Tehran and the Chehel Sotoon Palace in Isfahan. While not directly hit, the sites suffered damage from shockwaves and debris, resulting in shattered glass and dislodged masonry. UNESCO expressed concern, noting it had shared the coordinates of World Heritage sites with all parties. The governor of Isfahan stated that the damage occurred despite the sites being marked with blue shield signs, indicating protected cultural objects. Other sites in Isfahan, including Ali Qapu Palace and mosques around Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also sustained damage.

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