Iranian culture under attack

Revered sites of cultural significance, that have withstood the
ravages of time and historical upheaval, are being damaged by
U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in contravention of international law

= Properties on
UNESCO World
Heritage List with
protected status

DAMAGED SITES

TURKMENISTAN

AFGHANISTAN

IRAN

Caspian
Sea

250km
155 miles

Isfahan

500m
1,640 ft

Golestan Palace, Tehran

Falak ol-Aflak Castle,
Khorramabad

Jameh
Mosque

Naqshe
Jahan
Square

Ali Qapu Palace

Chehel Sotoun Palace

Smashed stained glass and
decapitated statuette (inset)
at cherished 14th century
Golestan Palace – damaged
in air attack on police station

Sources: New York Times, UNESCO
Pictures: Getty Images, Google Earth Pro
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