Ottoman palace in Benghazi collapses
Aug 31 Callum Paton

Ottoman palace in Benghazi collapses

By Noora Ibrahim. Benghazi, 31 August 2014: The Al-Berka Palace in Benghazi has partially collapsed apparently as a result of long neglect, locals h...

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Tripoli's iconic gazelle fountain vandalised
Aug 27 Michel Cousins

Tripoli's iconic gazelle fountain vandalised

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli, 27 August 2014:Tripoli’s iconic gazelle and nude woman fountain on the harbour front has been vandalised and badly dama...

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Libyan Desert: rich in natural and human heritage but challenges for protection, preservation and conservation
Jun 27 Newsdesk2

Libyan Desert: rich in natural and human heritage but challenges for protection, preservation and conservation

By: Mustafa J. Salem. Nine cover pictures of the previous articles on the Libya Sahara heritage that were posted by the Libya Herald Features in the l...

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Another historic Derna tomb destroyed
Jun 18 Michel Cousins

Another historic Derna tomb destroyed

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab. This week's destruction at the Sahaba Mosque (Photo: courtesy of Buwabat Alawsat)Tripoli, 18 June 2014:Militant Islamists have...

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Ministry of Tourism decries vandalism to national treasures
Jun 17 Newsdesk1

Ministry of Tourism decries vandalism to national treasures

By Jamal Adel. A completely vandalized site with several paintings which go back thousands of years in history. (Photo: UNESCO)Tripoli, 17 June 2014:V...

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“Largest-ever” Arabic printing block at Tripoli University festival this week
Jun 9 Emad

“Largest-ever” Arabic printing block at Tripoli University festival this week

By Naam Alkhosi.Tripoli, 9 June 2014:What is said to be the largest wooden printing block in the Arabic world will be a highlight of an arts and media...

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May 29 Lindsey Owens

Bomb explodes at Sidi Said shrine in Awjila

By Jamal Adel.Tripoli, 29 May 2014:A bomb explosion has  damaged  the Sidi Said tomb in the oasis town of Awjila.“The explosion happened yesterday, ju...

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New Fezzan archaeology book launched in London
May 22 thomwestcott

New Fezzan archaeology book launched in London

By Tom Westcott.London, 22 May 2014:A new book about the archaeology of southern Libya, which sheds more light on an ancient people of the Sahara, was...

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May 14 michele vick

Department of Antiquities staff attend Rome training in mosaic preservation

By Libya Herald staffTripoli, 14 May 2014:Five staff members from the Ministry of Culture’s Department of Antiquities concluded a training course orga...

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May 14 michele vick

Explosion at historic tomb in Derna

By Libya Herald StaffDerna, 14 May 2014:An unknown group bombed the tomb of Sidi Al-Wushish in Derna at 6:30 am yesterday.  The extremely loud explosi...

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