Historians seek to preserve Gaza’s cultural heritage

It’s been more than 400 days since Israel launched its offensive on Gaza. The ongoing war was denounced as a "genocide" of Palestinians last week by Amnesty International, which is urging the global community to act. On top of the bombings of buildings and crucial infrastructure, the Strip's rich cultural heritage is also being destroyed. As of November 29, UNESCO had identified 75 historic, cultural and archaeological sites that have been damaged, including cemeteries and museums. FRANCE 24 met with the people striving to preserve what’s left of Gaza’s cultural heritage. Elena Volochine reports, with Gulliver Cragg.

Dec 16, 2024 - 17:00
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Historians seek to preserve Gaza’s cultural heritage
It’s been more than 400 days since Israel launched its offensive on Gaza. The ongoing war was denounced as a "genocide" of Palestinians last week by Amnesty International, which is urging the global community to act. On top of the bombings of buildings and crucial infrastructure, the Strip's rich cultural heritage is also being destroyed. As of November 29, UNESCO had identified 75 historic, cultural and archaeological sites that have been damaged, including cemeteries and museums. FRANCE 24 met with the people striving to preserve what’s left of Gaza’s cultural heritage. Elena Volochine reports, with Gulliver Cragg.