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Restoring Gaza's Pasha Palace: Uncovering the Past Amidst Conflict
13 Nov
Summary
- Palestinian workers clearing sand and rubble from Pasha Palace Museum, a former medieval fortress
- Over 70% of the palace's buildings were destroyed during recent war between Israel and Hamas
- More than 226 heritage and cultural sites were damaged during the war
As of November 13th, 2025, Palestinian workers have commenced the rehabilitation of the Pasha's Palace Museum, a former medieval fortress turned heritage site in Gaza City. The museum, which once housed over 40,000 artifacts representing the succession of civilizations in Gaza, was severely damaged during the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The restoration team, led by cultural heritage expert Hamouda al-Dahdar, is meticulously clearing sand and crumbling mortar from the bombarded buildings that remain of the Pasha Palace Museum. More than 70% of the palace's structures were destroyed during the recent war, and the workers are carefully sorting the excavated stones and rubble for future restoration efforts.
