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UNESCO adds war-hit Lebanese city of Tyre to list of world heritage sites in danger

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The ancient coastal city has been caught up in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, and one of two protected sites suffered a direct hit from an Israeli strike in June The post UNESCO adds war-hit Lebanese city of Tyre to list of world heritage sites in danger appeared first on The Times of Israel. UNESCO on Wednesday added Tyre, an ancient coastal city in southern Lebanon founded by the Phoenicians, to its list of world heritage sites in danger following months of Israeli bombardment. Founded around 4,700 years ago, Tyre is home to archaeological treasures including two protected UNESCO areas.

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