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Ancient archaeological sites in Tyre, southern Lebanon, are under threat due to Israeli airstrikes amid the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict.
About Tyre
- Located in southern Lebanon, around 20 km from Israeli border
- One of the oldest cities on Mediterranean coast
- Recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Civilisations present in Tyre: Phoenician, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine
UNESCO Protection Efforts
- Blue and white emblems placed near sites
- Initiative launched across 30 cultural locations
- Based on 1954 Hague Convention
1954 Hague Convention
- Protects cultural heritage during armed conflicts
- Prohibits attacks on heritage sites
- Applies to all warring parties
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