Source: TH
Context: Hundreds of cultural professionals, including archaeologists and academics, called on the United Nations to safeguard war-torn Lebanon’s heritage in a petition ahead of a crucial UNESCO meeting.
About UNESCO Places in News:
- Baalbek (Lebanon)
Ancient Roman ruins located in eastern Lebanon, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Tyre (Lebanon)
A Phoenician city in southern Lebanon, known for its historical harbor and Roman ruins. - Anjar (Lebanon)
An early Islamic city featuring Umayyad ruins, located in the Beqaa Valley. - Bakhmut (Ukraine)
Historic sites in this city face threats amid ongoing conflict with Russia. - Lviv (Ukraine)
A UNESCO World Heritage city, known for its medieval and Renaissance architecture, threatened by the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
About Hague Convention, 1954:
- Background: Adopted under UNESCO after observing the large-scale destruction of cultural heritage during armed conflicts.
- Objective: To safeguard cultural property such as monuments, archaeological sites, art, manuscripts, and scientific collections.
- Scope: Applies during armed conflict as well as in peacetime to ensure preparation for potential threats.
- Symbol: Introduced the “Blue Shield” emblem for marking and identifying cultural heritage sites.
- India’s Role: India is a signatory to the convention and actively supports its implementation.
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