Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

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Israeli strikes damaged multiple UNESCO-listed heritage sites across southern Lebanon, including ancient columns, pilgrimage sites, and historic markets in cities such as Tyre and Nabatieh. The destruction included damage to centuries-old border towns in Lebanon.

By Jihed Abidellaoui, Khalil Ashawi and Emilie Madi TYRE/BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 28 (Reuters) - A crown was blown off an ancient columnin a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike was destroyed in another southern town. Israeli strikes pummelled the Mamluk-era market in the city of Nabatieh and troops razed centuries-old Lebanese border towns.