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But why did Kohfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kohfukuji Temple.
Source: World Heritage Temple in Nara Releases Limited Edition ‘Special Sake’ | JAPAN Forward
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday highly appreciated Cambodia’s commitment to strengthen urban heritage preservation.
Source: UNESCO commends Cambodia’s commitment to strengthen urban heritage preservation
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A HISTORIC landmark in West Dunbartonshire will be part of a first-ever world heritage trail.
Source: Antonine Wall to be part of digital UNESCO heritage site trail
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Silvia Donati, a native Bolognese writer takes us on a tour of Bologna’s porticoes, recently inscribed by Unesco onto its World Heritage list.
Source: Discover the Porticoes of Bologna with this Insider’s Itinerary
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Source: Kunming declaration paves way for global biodiversity negotiations
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On Thursday, police arrested a Yorkshire man for ‘damaging’ Stonehenge while using a metal detector. He also faces drug and explosives charges.
Source: Man Arrested for ‘Damaging’ Stonehenge During Illegal Metal Detector Session | GearJunkie
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The iconic Potala Palace in Southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region will be open to the public free of charge from Friday to the end of 2021, as authorities strive to promote winter tourism.
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September 2022 – 9 Days
Discover the dawn of civilisation where our Neolithic and Bronze age ancestors changed from hunter gatherers to organised societies with agriculture, ritual and an understanding of the wider world. Visiting multiple excavations, UNESCO World Heritage sites, museums and cities across the several different regions of Turkey. Accompanying expert and New Scientist writer Michael Marshall will help you explore important archaeological sites including Göbekli Tepe, Çatalhöyük, Aşıklı Höyük, Hattusa and Mount Nemrut. Along with the museums that curate the extensive collections found at these sites. Plus the east meets west culture clash of Istanbul and it’s impressive biblical-scale architecture, the Turkish capital Ankara, the geologically stunning Cappadocia with its underground city of Kaymakli.
In partnership with Intrepid Travel…
Source: Neolithic and Bronze dawn of civilisation: Turkey | New Scientist
Photo: China Daily
As the largest human-made structure in the world, the Great Wall of China is a must-see for many travelers coming to China. But now anyone around the world can easily and conveniently visit this UNESCO World Heritage site online.
Photo: Kenny Lam
A new national trail showcasing Scotland’s world-class natural landscapes, cultural cities and historic buildings, landmarks and monuments has been unveiled.
Photo: Sam McNeil
Ancient cultures constructed complex water management systems that included dams, catchment systems, underground cisterns and aqueducts.
Source: We can learn a lot from ancient civilizations about modern water management
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In this AD Narrative, Dima Stouhi explores the history of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and how it was transformed into a multipurpose complex today.
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Ephesus, an ancient Greek city, is one of the greatest archaeological treasures on Earth, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Source: Entire Ancient Greek City of Ephesus is UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The Sixian section of the Grand Canal is a cultural treasure, Yang Feiyue reports.
Source: A flow of history
Photo: Lukasz Janyst
Avila is an impressive walled city in Spain heavily influenced by the Catholic Church as evidenced by its dedication to Saint Teresa.
Source: 9 Treasures To Discover In The Medieval City Of Avila, Spain
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The tour package is available from November 13 to December 5.
Photo: Valerian Guillot
Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world – past and present.
Photo: Tehran Times
The “world’s largest” nabkha (coppice dune) has recently been discovered within the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert in the barren heartland of Iran, the director of the World Heritage site has announced.
Source: ‘World’s largest’ nabkha discovered in UNESCO-tagged Lut Desert
Photo: Japan Forward
The role of the Tokyo-based Industrial Heritage Information Center is to provide accurate primary sources and testimonies.
