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Protecting heritage sites in the age of terrorism

Protecting heritage sites in the age of terrorism
Heritage sites are key infrastructures in any country, warranting special protection. But the unique nature of these places call for specific solutions tailored to the requirements.
On a Friday morning in April this year, more than 3000 tourists at the Statue of Liberty were evacuated with little warning, after a 911 caller threatened to blow up the place. 

Federal police investigations into the matter revealed the threat to be a hoax, but the whole incident was a reminder of safety concerns at heritage sites. Now, after the recent Paris attacks that reiterated the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure, providing adequate protection at heritage sites should be seen as a priority.  
   
There are three key reasons for this. First, militant groups like the IS are known for destroying heritage sites in the Middle East, and their reasons for such activities coul...
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