September 23, 2025

Destruction of Cultural Heritage as a Form of Cultural Aggression in Wars

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Analysis reveals how cultural aggression targets heritage sites in armed conflicts, suggesting impacts on identity.

Cultural heritage destruction serves as a tool of cultural aggression, altering communities’ identities and memories.
Targeting cultural sites aims to erase historical continuity and undermine the national identity of affected societies.
Recognizing this destruction as a form of warfare emphasizes its role beyond physical conquest in conflicts.
The persistent destruction of cultural heritage throughout history highlights its significance in societal fabric and memory.

Yegana Aliyeva (2025) studied this question.

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