
- Date
- 23 November 2016 - 16:19
Why we should care about Libya's cultural heritage
What damage has been done to Libya's cultural heritage and why should we protect it? The British Council's Tony Calderbank finds out.
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What damage has been done to Libya's cultural heritage and why should we protect it? The British Council's Tony Calderbank finds out.
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