Researchers investigating the 2,000-year-old Huashan rock art in southern China near the Vietnam border may have uncovered the secret to its remarkable preservation despite harsh weather conditions.
The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day beaches, bringing the total to 1,273 properties across 173 countries.
Pamukkale, meaning 'cotton castle,' and the ancient city of Hierapolis in Turkey form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its dazzling white calcite terraces formed by thermal springs and the ruins of a Hellenistic spa town, the site attracts many tourists. Turkish authorities and an Italian archaeological team manage conservation efforts to protect its natural and historical integrity from tourism impacts.
South Korea is hosting its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, featuring a large pavilion to showcase its cultural heritage and international preservation efforts. The "K-Heritage House" offers exhibitions, performances, and interactive programs, drawing positive feedback from visitors and international observers.
Thousands of delegates are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, the first time the country has hosted. The 10-day meeting will review 33 proposals, including South Korea's tidal flats extension and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine, urging better reflection of wartime Korean labor.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened its 48th annual session in Busan, South Korea, with President Lee Jae Myung and K-pop star G-Dragon attending. Delegates will review 33 proposals, including an extension for Korea's tidal flats and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine history.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee commenced its annual session in Busan, South Korea, with President Lee Jae Myung emphasizing heritage as a symbol of unity. The 10-day meeting will review 33 proposals, including South Korea's Getbol extension and Japan's Sado mine historical representation.
Mount Olympus, revered in ancient Greek mythology and home to unique ecosystems, is currently being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status in Busan, South Korea. The nomination seeks recognition for both its cultural and natural significance, with local officials expressing hope despite potential delays and concerns about managing increased tourism.
Busan, South Korea, will host the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 19-29. The event will include a "Korea Pavilion" with exhibitions, media installations, and film screenings to promote Korean heritage and traditional culture to an estimated 3,000 international participants.
Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was damaged in a Russian attack early Monday. Ukrainian officials condemned the act as a "brutal assault on our heritage" and a "Russian crime against humanity." The attack, part of a larger wave of strikes across Ukraine, has renewed calls for decisive Western support and enhanced air defense.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack overnight caused a fire at Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery, damaging the Dormition Cathedral. At least nine people were killed across Ukraine, including five rescue workers in Kharkiv. Kyiv reported significant destruction and power outages affecting 140,000 residents.
Four additional South Korean tidal flats are recommended for UNESCO World Natural Heritage inscription, expanding the 'Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats' site for their ecological significance and biodiversity.
The wooden door of Mahmut Bey Mosque, built in 1366 without nails and a UNESCO World Heritage site, was stolen by artifact smugglers in 1997. Found in Manisa, it has now been restored and reopened to visitors at the Kastamonu Ethnography Museum.
South Korean Minister Lee visited Japan, meeting with Takaichi. The meetings marked the first time sitting leaders visited each other's hometowns, highlighting the strong friendship between Korea and Japan. Bilateral cooperation is deemed crucial due to global instability.
Mexico’s government said it was bolstering security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside Mexico City less than two months before the Fifa World Cup. The Monday shooting, carried out by a lone gunman on top of one of the Teotihuacan pyramids – a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s most frequented tourist attractions – killed one Canadian tourist and injured a dozen more. It also set off a flurry of questions the next morning by reporters to Mexican...
