A hotel building, which was constructed 150 years ago in Hebron, Palestine, was restored by UNESCO and added to the 2017 UNESCO World Heritage List. There is a special section with written materials, photographs, and videos from the Tomb of the Patriarchs in the museum, which exhibits antique products obtained from pottery and tools used in daily life. Sweden funds the museum’s restoration work. Last week, the museum officially opened to the public.
Imad Hamdan, Chairman of the Hebron Reconstruction Committee, said: “This museum is important because it is located in the center of the city of Hebron and its architectural style attracts the attention of tourists. Restoration works will continue. We aim to activate the touristic route to the city of Hebron.” Hamdan said that the building was used by the Israelis at the time, and that, together with the restoration agreement, it was a victory against Israel’s policy of destroying the historical monuments of the Palestinian people.
The historical building was closed for use for about 25 years due to Israeli occupation. The historical information of the restored museum dates back to 4500 BC.