Six months after the beginning of the war by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the conflict has already caused more than 3,500 deaths in the country and destroyed or damaged centuries of Iranian history and cultural heritage. When President Donald Trump threatened, in April, that Iran's "entire civilization" would die "never to be resurrected again," the statement was seen as unprecedented. The American backed down a few hours later, announcing a temporary ceasefire with Tehran, but did not explain what he meant by the term.
From cracked murals to shattered palaces, the conflict has come to be seen by authorities and experts as "a deliberate and conscious attack" against the cultural identity of a millennia-old nation. Iran's human heritage, which houses centuries of history, has been severely affected over these six months of war. This article is exclusive for subscribers.
