Recent Israeli airstrikes near the ancient Roman ruins at Baalbek, Lebanon, have raised alarms among archaeologists regarding potential irreparable damage to these invaluable cultural sites. Despite Israel’s claims of targeting only military locations, the proximity of the strikes to Baalbek and nearby Tyre highlights significant risks. Local archaeologists emphasize that the destruction of such heritage would be a major loss for humanity, while the Israeli Defense Forces maintain that they consider sensitive sites in their military planning. The ongoing conflict has prompted some residents to seek refuge near these monuments, mistakenly believing they would remain safe.