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Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Coverage of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in the Nexus archive.
- 'Years to build, a moment to destroy': US-Israeli air campaign devastates some of Iran's most cherished monuments
US-Israeli airstrikes in March 2026 damaged historic sites in Isfahan, Iran, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chehel Sotoun Palace. Reuters observed damage at 11 historic buildings, with UNESCO confirming harm to seven sites, including two internationally recognized properties. The attacks occurred amid a US-Israeli conflict with Iran.