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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Assessing the Damage at Lebanon's Historical Sites
Description: Part of a Crusader castle collapsed. An 18th century minaret toppled. Church mosaics burned. Israeli airstrikes have damaged priceless antiquities across Lebanon & Syria during it's war with Hezbollah. With a ceasefire now in place, archaeologists are trying to assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We visit some.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy