The tragic destruction of heritage
Chapter 1

The historic Balkan crossroads

Chapter 2

The path to independence

Chapter 3

Resilience under siege

Chapter 4

The Dayton Accords and rebuilding

Ch 3 · Resilience under siege
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diego How cultural resistance inspired survival

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How cultural resistance inspired survival

diego Sarajevans used art, theater, and music as forms of defiance against the destruction of their city.

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Fun Fact

Running the runway: Before the Sarajevo Tunnel was dug, citizens had to sprint across the UN-controlled airport runway at night, dodging floodlights and snipers.

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The Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope

diego Citizens dug a secret 800-meter tunnel beneath the airport runway to connect Sarajevo to free territory.

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Glossary
siege (noun)
A military blockade of a city or stronghold to compel its surrender by cutting off resources. During the Bosnian War, forces surrounded Sarajevo for 1,425 days, beginning on April 5, 1992.

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Quiz

Which international organization controlled the Sarajevo airport runway during the 1990s siege?

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Gossip

Which form of cultural resistance is the most powerful during a crisis?

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BETA

diego Sort historical facts to master the story of Bosnia's heritage.

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diego The longest siege in modern history

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Quiz

How many days did the Siege of Sarajevo last, making it the longest in modern history?

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diego The Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope

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Quiz

Which historic World War II battle's duration did the Siege of Sarajevo surpass, lasting three times longer?

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diego The tragic destruction of heritage

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Quiz

Which famous cultural event was founded in 1995 during the siege of the Bosnian capital?

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Quiz

Which historic Sarajevo building was destroyed in August 1992, resulting in the loss of 1.5 million books?

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Quiz

In what year was the Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope completed during the conflict?

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Quiz

Which iconic 16th-century bridge in Mostar was destroyed in 1993 and later rebuilt?

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Quiz

What was the length of the secret Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope dug under the airport runway?

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