Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is
Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history
On a recent overnight raid, Ukraine faced one of its most intense missile and drone strikes yet. Among the targets was the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a nearly 1, 000-year-old monastery and cathedral recognized as a key Christian site. The golden domes of this UNESCO World Heritage location lit up as flame
The small town of Qaraqosh in Iraq is home to a cathedral that holds more than just religious significance. The Cathedral of Al-Tahira, specifically the Chapel of S. Domenico, has recently been the focus of intense investigation. The reason? Locals spoke of human remains hidden within the chapel, be
Walking along the sacred Mount Miaofeng in China, many visitors are drawn to its natural and spiritual beauty. This study focused on the pilgrimage route, aiming to understand what visitors enjoy the most as they journey along. Using a combination of photography and questionnaires, researchers ident
