The Palestinian Authority petitioned UNESCO to designate the 450-acre Sebastia archaeological site as a World Heritage Site after waiting since 2012. Israel accused the PA of "weaponization of cultural heritage" and exploiting UNESCO processes.
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The 450-acre site, which has awaited joining the world heritage list since 2012, has a history dating back at least 3,000 years.
Palestinian Authority petitions UNESCO to make Sebastia World Heritage Site https://www.europesays.com/us/957187/ The Palestinian Authority has increased lobbying to have the historic archaeological site of Sebastia recognized as a UNESCO…#us #news #usnews The 450-acre site, which has awaited joining the world heritage list since 2012, has a history dating back at least 3,000 years.