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UNESCO Adds New Sites to World Heritage List (Video)
On Friday, UNESCO announced it has inscribed nine new sites on its World Heritage List.
Timbuktu and 9 Other Threatened UNESCO Heritage Sites
A growing number of world heritage sites have come under attack in the last few years, with the most recent being militant Islamists’ destruction of cultural treasures in Timbuktu, Mali.
The Majestic Secret
It is 200 years since Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered the ancient Nabateaen city of Petra, Jordan. He entered the city dressed in the disguise of a Bedouin on the pretext of making a sacrifice at the tomb of Aaron.
Peru to Build Airport Near Machu Picchu
Peru announced plans to build an airport near the city of Cusco, which is located near the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, in an attempt to boost tourism to the area.
Historic Kyiv Threatened at Its Foundation
In recent years, historic sites in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have been under growing threat of collapse as developers erect skyscrapers next to ancient structures.
Nova Scotia Landmark Earns UNESCO Designation
An important Acadian landmark in Nova Scotia has been named a World Heritage Site.
UNESCO Adds 7 New World Heritage Sites
The United Nations cultural arm on Saturday added seven new sites to its World Heritage list in Iran, Malaysia, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, and France.
UN: Timbuktu Threatened by Rebel Violence
The United Nations’ cultural agency said that clashes between Tuareg-led rebels and the Malian government could damage ancient treasures in Timbuktu.
World Heritage Sites Threatened by Pakistan Floods
Swelling floodwaters are causing damage to important historical sites in Pakistan.