sites of exceptional biodiversity.Mixed heritage sites contain elements of both natural and cultural significance. The ratio of cultural to natural sites on the World Heritage List is roughly 3 to 1. Several new sites are added to the list at the middle of each year (until 2002, sites were ...
After adding 3 heritage places sites, the total no of UNESCO world heritage sites in India have become 38. Agra fort and historical caves of Ajanta were the first one from India to be added in the list. Thirty sites out of these Thirty Eight sites are categorized as Cultural heritage. ...
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In two previous posts, we've been celebrating the fact that two of the places we visit on our itineraries (Ephesus being one of them!) have been recently added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, that remarkable and still-growing catalogue of places that have been made singularly i...
100 World Heritage Sites. There are culturally significant locations, likeIndia's Taj Mahalandprehistoric Cahokia Mounds outside St. Louis; and naturally impressive locations, likeEngland's Jurassic Coast, andBotswana's Okavango Delta.A montage of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring landmarks both...
Five nominated sites of the migratory bird sanctuaries along the coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China successfully passed the review process on July 26 to be included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was ...
UNESCO awards titles of global recognition to sites of both cultural or natural significance. Currently, there are 1121 sites listed on the register with more added every year. “World Heritage is the designation for places on earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such...
Cantonese opera "World Heritage" celebrates 15 years, Guangdong makes new achievements On September 30th, 2009, Cantonese opera was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Over the 15 years since becoming a "World Heritage," Guangdong has submitted...
recently another incredible attraction was added to this impressive list which also includes such sights as the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canyon. Amsterdam's Grachtengordel, or canal belt, has also been placed on this prestigious list of important world heritage sites. It may also ...
Two Chinese parks have been added to the UNESCO Global Geoparks list, underscoring China's dedication to preserving its natural heritage and promoting sustainable development. Echoing this commitment, China engaged in green cooperation with countries like Russia and Uzbekistan around Environmental Knowledge...