{"id":108403,"date":"2022-04-06T08:15:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T12:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=108403"},"modified":"2022-04-06T09:11:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:11:17","slug":"beyond-borders-the-destruction-of-ukrainian-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/stories\/beyond-borders-the-destruction-of-ukrainian-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Borders: The World Unites Around the Destruction of Ukrainian Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More than a month has passed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Families have been separated, homes have been destroyed, and far too many innocent lives have been lost. Today we are witnessing Europe’s fastest-growing refugee crisis since<\/a> WWII and the total destruction of a historically-rich nation. As the country continues to come under gunfire, Ukraine’s cityscape becomes unrecognizable. Although the loss of buildings pales in comparison to the loss of life, there is a horrific and deliberate erasure of history and national identity taking place. The country’s heritage architecture dating back to ancient times is constantly under threat.<\/p>\n

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Ukraine is home to seven World Heritage<\/a> sites and so many other incredible architectural works, monuments and cultural spaces. Dozens of buildings have fallen under the Russian line of fire and there is growing concern that the country’s most prized monuments may be next. UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, has recently called for the protection of Ukraine’s monuments and heritage sites. However, as the attacks continue, there is a growing fear around the world that Ukraine’s valued heritage architecture will not be spared.<\/p>\n

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Jesus Christ statue being taken out of Armenian Cathedral of Lviv, #Ukraine<\/a>, to be stored in a bunker for protection. The last time it was taken out was during WWII. pic.twitter.com\/mx2YCB4gAT<\/a><\/p>\n

— KyivPost (@KyivPost) March 6, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n