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OWH provides an open dialogue platform for people interested in cultural and natural heritage issues. OWH welcomes diverse viewpoints in the spirit of collegial debate where mutual respect is afforded to all. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official position of OWH.
Palestine today: Cultural heritage under attack.
Since October 2023, Palestine’s cultural heritage has suffered unprecedented attacks. In Gaza, bombardments destroyed most heritage sites, though volunteers are now restoring the Great Omari Mosque and rescuing manuscripts. In the West Bank, settler violence, olive tree destruction, and land confiscation near Sebastia threaten sites. UNESCO listed Sebastia in July 2026.
What’s Happening with the White House East Wing?
The U.S.A. is engaged in a heated debate over the demolition of the White House East Wing to make way for a new federal ballroom. Critics argue that tearing down this historic structure erases an important part of America’s heritage, while supporters claim the project will modernize the presidential complex.
International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape
Amid the construction of yet another airport in central Crete, a large and unique archaeological site was uncovered at the very top of Papoura Hill, in Pediada region. Now, the Citizens’ Committee for the Protection of Papoura is fighting to preserve both the monument and the centuries-long relationship between people and their lands.
America’s Historic Places under Existential Threat
Historic places come in all shapes and sizes, dotted across the landscape of the United States of America. They embody the history, culture, stories and shared experience of Americans. The recently released draft federal budget proposal for 2026 threatens the entire heritage conservation system.
Support Beirut, save the silos from demolition
BEIRUT’S GRAIN SILOS: AN ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENT, A SHIELD FOR THE CITY AND A MEMORIAL FOR SURVIVORS