War Hits Isfahan: Iran's 'Museum Without Roof' Damaged, Global Heritage at Risk

• Iran's historic city Isfahan, known as 'museum without a roof,' suffered damage to heritage sites from recent airstrikes.
• Explosions shattered windows and decorative tiles in centuries-old buildings, including the Safavid-era Chehel Sotoun Palace.
• Isfahan earned its nickname due to its abundance of historic monuments, palaces, mosques, and squares spanning centuries.
• Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad condemned the attacks as 'a declaration of war on civilisation.'
• The city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts landmarks like Naqsh‑e Jahan Square, Shah Mosque, and Jameh Mosque, representing global cultural heritage.