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German tourist climbs forbidden Kukulkán pyramid at Chichén Itzá, faces crowd's wrath

Climbing the temple of Kukulkán has been banned since 2008 to protect its structure and cultural significance, as per INAH's regulations.

Visiting Teotihuacan's UNESCO site during the Equinox, essential Information

Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced the launch of the "Spring Equinox 2025" operation at the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone.

Virtual tour brings Göbekli Tepe's monolithic pillars to life

Göbekli Tepe is a 12,000-year-old site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, famous for its T-shaped monolithic pillars adorned with wild animal figures.

Man caught on camera vandalizing Cusco's Stone of Twelve Angles

The Stone of the Twelve Angles is one of the most representative icons of Inca architecture, known for the perfect interlocking of its stones without the use of cement or mortar.

Cambodia introduces self-service ticketing machines at the Angkor Archaeological Park

The reforms give more options to foreign tourists and travel agencies to purchase entrance tickets via a digital platform on self-service machines.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

Sardinia's 'Fairy Houses' seeking UNESCO recognition

The monuments constitute testimonies of the religious and civil life of the Sardinian prehistoric civilization.

70-acres Roman bath complex restored in Ephesus, Turkey

The bath complex, sprawling over an area of approximately 70 acres, dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian.

Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list

The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. 

Pompeii caps daily visitors at 20,000 amid overtourism concerns

New limitations follow a record summer with over 4 million visitors, a 33.6% increase from last year.

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