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    "data": {
        "id": 1880127,
        "msgid": "unesco-lists-palestinian-archaeological-site-sebastia-as-endangered-world-heritage-1784908267",
        "date": "2026-07-24 22:05:00",
        "title": "UNESCO Lists Palestinian Archaeological Site Sebastia as Endangered World Heritage",
        "author": "Putri Rosmalia",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that the archaeological site of Sebastia has been inscribed on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger. The decision was made during an emergency procedure at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea. The site, which contains layers of civilisation from the Iron Age to the Ottoman period, faces serious threats to its integrity, prompting international recognition of its outstanding universal value.",
        "content": "<p>The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that\nthe archaeological site of Sebastia has been officially inscribed on\nUNESCO\u2019s List of World Heritage in Danger. The announcement was made by\nMinister of Tourism and Antiquities Hani al-Hayek on Friday\n(24\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The historic decision was taken during the 48th session of the UNESCO\nWorld Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. The committee\napproved the inscription of Sebastia through an emergency procedure\nbased on criterion (iii) of the World Heritage Convention, following the\nvalidation of the nomination dossier submitted by the Palestinian\nside.<\/p>\n<p>The Sebastia site is recognised as having Outstanding Universal\nValue. The area holds unique evidence of the continuity of human\ncivilisation spanning across the ages, from the Iron Age, through the\nHellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras, the Crusades, and up to the\nOttoman period.<\/p>\n<p>In its considerations, the committee emphasised that the\narchaeological and historical layers at Sebastia reflect the development\nof an urban, political, and religious centre over more than two\nmillennia. This historical richness is what makes the site deemed highly\ndeserving of international protection as part of the world heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of Sebastia in the \u2018List of World Heritage in Danger\u2019\nwas triggered by serious threats endangering the site\u2019s integrity.\nSeveral main factors were of concern to UNESCO.<\/p>\n<p>The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism welcomed the decision, calling it\na national victory. UNESCO\u2019s move is considered an international\nrecognition of Palestinian cultural significance as well as a global\ncommitment to protecting cultural heritage from challenges arising from\nconflict and occupation.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO\u2019s designation of \u2018Endangered\u2019 status typically aims to\nmobilise international support and technical assistance to ensure the\npreservation of sites under direct threat.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/unesco-lists-palestinian-archaeological-site-sebastia-as-endangered-world-heritage-1784908267",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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