Below, you will find a list of countries with the most World Heritage Sites that will make your journey easier and provide a clear guide on where to head next for an exciting exploration of the ...

This section describes the List of World Heritage in Danger and gives examples of sites that are inscribed on the List. Armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, ...

The mummies and the settlements where they were found are among the newest destinations named to the 2022 World Heritage list. Intricately carved wooden puppets help bring a story to life in an ...

Historical landmarks, living heritage and natural sites enrich our daily lives in countless ways ... Two millennia after a Greek author and scientist drew the famous list of the world’s seven wonders, ...

the study finds that up to 26% of sites could be reclassified as biocultural—a major step toward fulfilling UNESCO's vision ...

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Aiming to help preserve places of "outstanding universal value", Unesco began creating World Heritage Sites in 1978. Then, just 12 sites were on the list, including the Galápagos Islands and ...

NEW DELHI— The UNESCO World Heritage Committee renewed its call today for urgent action to protect the critically endangered vaquita porpoise in Mexico. With merely six to eight individuals estimated ...

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. The ...

This section describes the List of World Heritage in Danger and gives examples of sites that are inscribed on the List. Armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, ...