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UNESCO Recognizes the Old City of Hebron and the Tomb of the Patriarchs as Palestinian Heritage Sites

The Ibrahimi mosque/Tomb of the Patriarchs, revered by both Muslims and Jews, in Hebron. Photo: Jim Hollander/EPA

Just as we start publishing responses to Refugee Heritage, a project by DAAR, edited and published by e-flux Architecture, that sought to question the political potential of global heritage institutions, UNESCO formally recognizes the Old City of Hebron and the Tomb of the Patriarchs as Palestinian Heritage Sites.

Find out more about the decision here.