A consequence of war and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa in recent decades, has been the destruction of some of the region’s most ancient, treasured and culturally important monuments.
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Angkor Wat
Gallery: Historic Cairo’s Baron Palace set to open its doors to the public by early 2020
Work to $6 million restoration of the century-old Baron Empain Palace has sparked outcry.
Ad Diriyah
In pictures: King Salman launched the restoration of the historic Al-Tarif district
GCC dignitaries and top Saudi officials attended the event which will help transform the Ad Diriyah city in Riyadh into a tourist and cultural hub. The programme is part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and plan to steer its economy away from oil. It aims to increase local holiday spend by Saudis who seek holidays abroad.
Dubai Municipality
Spanish firm wins deal to work on Dubai Historic District project
ACCIONA Producciones y Diseno picked to deliver Shindagha phases of development
Artefact
Video: UNESCO looking to protect historical heritage in Syria
The UN body UNESCO is meeting to discuss the protection of cultural in Syria. Many historical sites there have been damaged by war and many artefacts stolen for sale. Activists in Idlib have set up the Syrian Cultural Heritage Protection Centre.