BEIRUT, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 14-month-long Hezbollah-Israel conflict has caused extensive destruction to numerous landmarks and archaeological sites in eastern and southern Lebanon, local officials have said, calling for funding and efforts for their protection and restoration.
One of the archaeological sites most affected by the clashes was the ancient Baalbek citadel and its surrounding areas, Hakim Sharif, head of the Baalbek Media Forum, told Xinhua.
