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Germany gains two UNESCO World Heritage sites

August 30, 2024130 Views

A fairytale castle in the north-east and an ancient Christian settlement in Saxony add up to 54 UNESCO sites in Germany. Germany's cultural heritage has received a significant boost with the recent addition of two new sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The UNESCO committee has recognized the Residence Ensemble Schwerin and the Saxon settlements of the Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine, bringing Germany to an impressive total of 54 UNESCO World Heritage sites. This achievement solidifies Germany's position as the country with the third-highest number of UNESCO sites worldwide. Germany has also been the leading cultural travel destination for Europeans for over a decade, and these new additions provide even more reasons for tourists to explore the country's rich heritage. The Palace is...

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Saudi welcomes 8th UNESCO World Heritage site

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August 7, 2024233 Views

Al-Faw Archaeological Area is the latest addition to the coveted list The Al-Faw Archaeological Area is located at a strategic point of ancient trade routes in the heart of Arabia which includes the remnants of the city of Qaryat al-Faw. Abandoned around the 5th century CE, the site holds nearly 12,000 archaeological remains from prehistoric to late pre-Islamic times, revealing the rich heritage and culture of Saudi Arabia. Al-Faw is approximately 650 km southwest of Riyadh and 100 km south of Wadi al-Dawasir. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, showcasing well-preserved ruins, water management systems, tools, and carvings. Reaching Al-Faw is now more convenient with regular flights from both Riyadh and Jeddah to Najra...

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Dam across Mekong River could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang

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February 4, 2024506 Views

Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites to bring in visitors. The crown jewel is Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where legend has it that Buddha once rested during his travels. It brings all the elements together, with its mix of historic Laotian and French colonial architecture on a peninsula at the confluence of the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers. But a multibillion-dollar dam project underway 25 kilometers (15 miles) upstream has prompted concerns that it could result in the city losing its UNESCO status, and broader questions about what the government’s ambitious plans to build multiple dams across the Mekong will do to the river, t...

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Hoysala Temples in Karnataka now a UNESCO World Heritage site

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September 18, 2023830 Views

The Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalyas in Karnataka have now become India's 42nd inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List! The site includes three temple complexes dating from the 12th to 13th centuries built during the Hoysala Kingdom in southern India. The timeless beauty and intricate details of the Hoysala temples are a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and the exceptional craftsmanship. This inclusion comes just a day after Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan also received this distinguished recognition. In its listing, UNESCO says, “This serial property encompasses the three most representative examples of Hoysala-style temple complexes in southern India- Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. The Hoysala style was created through caref...

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UNESCO recommends adding Venice to list of world heritage sites in danger

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August 2, 2023623 Views

UNESCO experts have recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of World Heritage in Danger as Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from the impact of climate change and mass tourism. UNESCO World Heritage Centre experts regularly review the state of the UN cultural agency's 1,157 World Heritage sites, and at a meeting in Riyadh in September, a committee of 21 UNESCO member states will review more than 200 sites and decide which to add to the danger list. For nearly 10 of these sites, the experts recommend that member states put them on the danger list, among which already are the historic centre of Odessa, Ukraine, the town of Timbuktu in Mali, and several sites in Syria, Iraq and Libya. FILE PHOTO: Tourists shelter from the sun in St. Mark's Square as t...

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Discover the hidden gems of Bahrain

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June 14, 2023722 Views

Gulf nation is a unique travel destination for culture enthusiasts Bahrain, the pearl of the Arabian Gulf, invites travelers to embark on a remarkable journey of exploration and cultural immersion. With its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, Bahrain offers a truly unique travel experience for adventurers and culture enthusiasts. The country boasts an array of hidden gems that are waiting to be discovered. From ancient archaeological sites to vibrant markets and tranquil natural wonders, this captivating destination offers something for every traveler seeking adventure and cultural enrichment. Bahrain is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each representing a unique aspect of the country's rich history and cultural heritage. The three UNESCO Wo...

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France’s spectacular abbey Mont-Saint-Michel celebrates 1,000th birthday

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June 5, 2023844 Views

France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It’s been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone. The millennial of the UNESCO World Heritage site and key Normandy tourism magnet is being celebrated until November with exhibits, dance shows and concerts. French President Emmanuel Macron is heading there on Monday. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France. (AP Photo/David Vincent) Macron plans to deliver a speech and to see a new exhibit tracing the Romanesque abbey’s history via 30 objects and pieces, including a restored statue of Saint Michael. Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared in 708, duly instructing the bishop of nearby Avranches to build him a church on the rocky outcrop. The exhibit, two years in ...

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Vatican Museums is much beyond the Sistine Chapel

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May 30, 2023671 Views

Barbara Jatta, the first woman to head the Vatican Museums, wants visitors to avoid being suffocated by the crowds and take in the lesser-known - but spectacular - attractions she helps to oversee. The Vatican Museums, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that closed or limited openings during the COVID-19 pandemic, have almost returned to their pre-pandemic level of about six million visitors a year. Many, particularly day trippers on fast-paced package tours of Rome, head straight for the Sistine Chapel, bypassing the museums' other wonders. A 17th century pharmacy and apothecary run by Benedictine nuns in the Monastery of St. Cecilia in Rome's Trastevere district has been reassembled for a new exhibition of ceramics in the Vatican Museums, Vatican, May 25, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Pullella ...

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At Mexico’s Chichen Itza site, researchers discover ancient ‘elite’ residences

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February 12, 2023819 Views

Archaeologists have revealed a group of structures discovered at the famed Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, believed to have been part of a housing complex inhabited by the elite of the sacred city founded in the 5th Century AD. Archaeologist Francisco Perez Ruiz said there were no known residential groups in Chichen Itza, meaning the housing complex would represent "the first residential group where a ruler lived with his entire family." Workers of Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) work in the restoration of Chichen Viejo during a media tour at the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, in Piste, Mexico February 10, 2023. REUTERS/Lorenzo Hernandez The area, known as Chichen Viejo, is expected to be integrated in the...

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New Mexico wildfires threaten UNESCO heritage sites

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May 13, 2022710 Views

Multi-million dollar resorts and California mansions up in flames Wildfires edged towards mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico on Thursday and engulfed an enclave of multi-million-dollar mansions in southern California. Residents of around 900 houses were under evacuation in coastal California and one firefighter was injured when a wildfire fire torched about 200 acres (81 hectares) in Laguna Niguel on Wednesday, Orange County officials said. Smoke from a wildfire rises above a residential area in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California, U.S. May 11, 2022 in this picture obtained from social media. Tim Wheaton/via REUTERS In New Mexico, meanwhile, more than 300 homes and other buildings have been destroyed in wildfires burning since early last month. As westerly winds...