The Buddhas of Bamiyan: In 2001, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan deliberately destroyed the Buddhas of Bamiyan
The Library of Alexandria: The ancient Library of Alexandria in Egypt, one of the most significant libraries of the ancient world
The Mayan Codices: During the Spanish conquest of the Americas, many Mayan codices, which contained invaluable records of Mayan culture, history, and astronomy
The Great Chinese Famine Records: During China's Great Famine from 1959 to 1961, government officials deliberately destroyed records
The Temple of Bel: The Temple of Bel, an ancient religious site in Palmyra, Syria, was partially destroyed by the Islamic State
The Cultural Revolution in China: During China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), numerous historical and cultural sites, as well as artifacts and artworks
The Destruction of Native American Culture: Throughout history, European colonizers in North America intentionally sought to erase Native American cultures
The Destruction of Armenian Heritage: During the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century
The Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Conflict Zones: In various conflict zones around the world, including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Mali, cultural heritage sites