Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites

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In Iran, conservationists are working to restore heritage sites damaged by war, highlighting concerns over renewed conflict with the U.S. and Israel. Significant repairs may take years to complete, underscoring the intersection of culture and ongoing geopolitical strife.

As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the United States and Israel, though experts warn some repairs could take years. At Golestan Palace, a defining cultural landmark in central Tehran, shattered mirrors, broken doors and debris from ornate ceilings now lie scattered across parts of the site after shockwaves from strikes on the capital following the outbreak of war on February 28.