UNESCO
China pulls decade of rubbish from park that inspired sci-fi film 'Avatar'
The Zhangjiajie park is a UNESCO heritage site that provided inspiration for the scenery in director James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi film.
Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
Five British women arrested for semi-nude pole dancing at Corfu's historic palaces
US says blast near Yemen UNESCO world heritage site caused by Houthi missile
Being bold and not apologizing for Israeli identity in front of the UN - opinion
The systemic bias is too difficult to ignore. Since 2006, the UN General Assembly has passed more resolutions against Israel than all other countries combined.
Tourists find Ottoman-era tombstone embedded near Roman-era aqueduct in İznik
Retired museum director says tombstone was integrated into aqueduct during 1960s restoration.
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.
