TEHRAN – According to the Israeli Ancient Bureau (IAA), Israeli archaeological sites and artifacts have so far been undamaged by Iranian missile attacks.
“To our knowledge, no damage has been caused to the archaeological artifacts so far under the responsibility of the Israeli Ancient Bureau. We have not received any reports of damage to museum exhibits.”
As a precaution, the IAA has moved hundreds of boxes containing highly sensitive discoveries such as glass and other delicate materials into protected underground storage at IAA headquarters at the Jay and Janie Schottenstein National Campus in Jerusalem.
Additionally, the IAA says it is in touch with Israeli museums to assist them when they are relevant or possible.
“It’s important to recognize that there are many museums across the country — some of them do not have dedicated protection infrastructure for their exhibitions,” part of the IAA statement. “We will continue to work with cultural and heritage institutions across the country and make every effort to protect the cultural heritage assets of Israeli land.”
Iran has consistently emphasized that it is targeting Israeli military and hostile facilities. This is not a civilian or non-military site, such as a museum or historical site.
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Caption: View of her abandoned ins beats in the northern part of Israel.