Trump threatens Iran’s cultural sites

Targeting cultural sites with military action is considered a war crime under international law


IRAN’S KEY CULTURAL SITES
Unesco World Heritage sites
Other important sites

Golestan Palace, Tehran: Seat of power for Qajar dynasty which ruled Iran from 1785 to 1925

Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini, Tehran: Shrine dedicated to founder of Islamic Republic

Azadi (Freedom) Tower, Tehran: White marble arch built in 1971 to mark 2,500 years of Persian Empire. Iran’s most famous modern monument

Persepolis: Sprawling ruins dating back to 518 BC. Site of capital of ancient Persian Achaemenid empire

Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan: One of world’s largest city squares, built in early 17th century and bordered by monumental buildings such as Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque (above). Outstanding example of Islamic architecture


IRAN
200km 125 miles


Sources: UNESCO, AP
Pictures: Newscom, Associated Press
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