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Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem

Australia is famous for its coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast and Ningaloo Reef in the west. Both World Heritage-listed reefs attract thousands of visitors each year.

The Conversation

Dholavira Is Still Empty, and That Is the Only Reason You Should Go to This UNESCO Harappan Site Now

The city that outlasted everything except being knownDholavira has been standing, in one form or another, for five thousand years. It outlasted the civilisation that built it. It outlasted the river that fed it. It outlasted the scholarship that ignored it for decades while Mohenjo-daro and Harappa collected all the…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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'Missing Link' misgivings

Out of the blue, the Anutin government has made an abrupt policy U-turn by announcing it will abandon the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project.

Bangkok Post

Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court

In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.

France 24

Meet Miranda Gibson: The woman who lived in a tree for 449 days to save Tasmania’s ancient forests in one of Australia’s longest tree protests

Deep in Tasmania’s forests, one woman turned a single tree into the centre of a global conservation campaign. In 2011, Miranda Gibson climbed high into the canopy of the Tyenna Forest and began a protest that would last 449 days. Living on a small platform above the ground, she faced…

The Times of India

Brazil's Amazonia theatres earn World Heritage status

BRASíLIA - Unesco on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.

Bangkok Post

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Britain's Largest Telescope Faces Axe as Scientists Warn Jodrell Bank Cuts Are 'National Self-Harm'

Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, risks closure by 2028 due to funding cuts, threatening its role in UK radio astronomy and impacting thousands of scientists.

International Business Times UK

Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

Euronews

Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List

Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection

The Independent UK

UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition

UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region.

France 24

In 1937, a botanical garden in Tahiti planted an ornamental tree; today, a single tree can produce 8.9 million seeds and threaten Queensland’s World Heritage rainforests

An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation. A single mature tree can produce millions of seeds, rapidly spreading across landscapes. Queensland's World Heritage rainforests face irreversible ecological damage from this plant. Early…

The Times of India

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a centuries-old porcelain center in eastern China and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

The Independent UK

West Bank site becomes World Heritage site despite Israel objections

Sebastia, a hilltop town about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

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UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

The Times of India

How Turkey's Pamukkale formed dazzling white terraces over thousands of years

Turkey is home to one of the world's most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" (also translated as "Cotton Palace") in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre , the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing…

Bangkok Post

Senators propose 3 sites for Unesco list

A campaign has been launched to nominate Kanchanaburi's Death Railway, ancient Chiang Saen and historic Chiang Mai for inclusion on Unesco's World Heritage List.

Euronews

D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France's Normandy landing beaches

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

The Times of India

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks protection for its tallest mountain

Mount Olympus, a site of myth and nature, seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition. This ancient Greek mountain is home to gods and diverse ecosystems. Locals hope for global acknowledgment to ensure its continued protection. The nomination process involves careful review and potential further requirements. Recognition would bring responsibilities for preserving…

The Independent UK

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The Economic Times

Prambanan Temple: The 1,200-year-old Hindu shrine that survived volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and shifting kingdoms. Here are some fascinating facts

Prime Minister Modi and President Subianto inaugurated the Prambanan Temple restoration project. This significant site showcases centuries-old cultural connections between India and Indonesia. The 9th-century Hindu temple complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its intricate reliefs narrate the Ramayana epic and local legends. Conservation efforts continue to preserve this…

The Times of India

The world's longest colonnade is an Italian covered walkway almost 4 kilometres long with 666 arches

Bologna's Portico di San Luca is a four-kilometer covered walkway connecting the city center to a hilltop sanctuary. This historic structure, featuring 666 arches, offers a unique architectural and religious journey. Construction began in 1674, funded by public donations and citizen assistance for pilgrims. The portico is now part of…

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Reef dodges 'in danger' World Heritage listing again

United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.

The Times of India

Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the "reconstructions" that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco's 'danger list'.

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