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Iran says 120 museums, historic sites damaged in war
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTEHRAN, Iran — US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least 120 museums and cultural and historic sites across the country since the start of the war, the head of Tehran city council’s cultural heritage committee says.
“At least 120 museums, historical buildings and cultural sites across various provinces were directly targeted and sustained serious structural damage,” Ahmad Alavi says.
He is quoted by state TV as naming UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, along with other sites damaged in the war, including Saadabad Palace, the Marble Palace, and Teymourtash house, also known as the War Museum.
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