Cultural Heritage on the Frontline: the destruction of peoples and identities in war

Published on October 3, 2022

The brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia provoked international condemnation and media attention. As the war slashed its frontline across ideals,  identity and cultural heritage became the target of attacks and was mobilised as a weapon. 

Just as the destruction of cultural heritage can drive conflict, its protection and restitution can serve as a driver of resolution and post-war recovery. Military preparedness and the preservation of life and wellbeing requires an understanding of the role of cultural heritage in warfare.

By Dr Timothy Clack, Chingiz Gutseriev Fellow in Archaeology and Anthropology.  
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