Tag: Heritage Conservation
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Blue Mosque Damaged by Earthquake in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Overview The historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, suffered damage after a powerful earthquake struck the region. Local officials confirmed the incident on Monday, saying debris was scattered around the centuries-old complex, though the main structures remained standing for now. Rescue teams and engineers are assessing the site as concerns about further aftershocks linger.…
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Singapore to Gazette Lee Kuan Yew’s Former Home as National Monument Amid Family Dispute
Singapore to Gazette Lee Kuan Yew’s Former Home as National Monument The Singapore government is moving to gazette 38 Oxley Road, the historic residence of Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument. The plan underscores the nation’s commitment to preserving sites integral to its modern history, even as the decision is…
