The 27th Conference on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in the Arab World kicked off in Doha on Wednesday, hosted by Qatar Museums in partnership with Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The conference gathered regional experts to explore strategies for preserving and sustaining Arab cultural heritage. Humaid Al Noufli, ALECSO’s Director of Culture Sector, said the conference plays a vital role in preserving Arab heritage, noting that it brings together exper

At the 27th Conference on Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in the Arab World in Doha, cultural heritage expert Mounir Bouchenaki highlighted the widespread destruction of Gaza’s historic sites. He noted that museums, churches, and mosques have been almost entirely destroyed, with more than a dozen landmarks lost in the past two years. UNESCO reports that 114 cultural heritage sites in Gaza have been destroyed. The devastation is due to Israel's relentless genocide in Gaza. These figures emphasi