Libya’s Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk: Problems, Challenges and Risks After the 2011 Revolution

Libya's heritage sites, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, face escalating human threats post-2011 revolution, primarily due to institutional weakness and lack of authority. The study reveals that war exacerbated these risks, causing significant damage to cultural sites. Using firsthand data from governmental reports and international organizations, the research highlights the urgent need for protection measures. Key challenges include administrative instability and human dangers, which have worsened since Libya's liberation.

Seila, F. S., & Selim, G. (2023). Libya’s Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk: Problems, Challenges and Risks After the 2011 Revolution. Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 6(1), 624–632. https://doi.org/10.38027/iccaua2023en0041