Cultural properties under Enhanced Protection are sites recognized for their exceptional value to humanity and granted the highest level of safeguarding under international law. This status, established by the Second Protocol (1999) to the 1954 Hague Convention, ensures that these sites are protected from military use and attack during armed conflict.

In Lebanon, these sites reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage and are placed under international protection due to the increasing risks posed by conflict and instability. Their inscription highlights both their universal significance and the urgent need to preserve them for future generations.