"The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Saturday that at least 56 museums, historical monuments and cultural sites in Iran have been damaged over the course of the war, which began on February 28, state-run news media reported. The heritage sites damaged include the Qajar-era Golestan Palace in Tehran."
"The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted the Cultural Heritage Ministry as saying the most damage has been sustained in Tehran, where 19 locations were affected. These included Golestan Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the former Senate building. The ministry's statement added that historic sites were impacted in Isfahan, Kurdistan, Lorestan, Kermanshah, Bushehr and Ilam provinces."
"A video taken by The Associated Press news agency on March 3 showed shattered glass from the mirrored ceilings of the palace covering its floors, broken archways, blown-out windows and damaged mouldings scattered below its glass-mosaic walls."
Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts reported that at least 56 museums, historical monuments, and cultural sites have been damaged during the ongoing conflict that began February 28. The most significant damage occurred in Tehran, affecting 19 locations including Golestan Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and the former Senate building. Additional heritage sites sustained damage across multiple provinces including Isfahan, Kurdistan, Lorestan, Kermanshah, Bushehr, and Ilam. Notable affected sites include Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan and Golestan Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Golestan Palace, dating to the Qajar era (1789-1925), features Persian architecture blended with European styles, gardens, and ornamental elements. Documentation shows extensive damage including shattered mirrored ceilings, broken archways, and damaged mouldings.
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