News
Israel Bombs Ancient World Heritage Site in Lebanon
Over a dozen injuries and significant damages have been reported in Tyre since Israeli airstrikes began in the coastal city earlier this week.
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Israel Announces Settlement Near Palestinian World Heritage Site
The settlement in the Occupied West Bank would be located within the protection zone for the UNESCO-recognized village of Battir.
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1,700-Year-Old Gaza Monastery Designated World Heritage in Danger
Saint Hilarion is one of the oldest Christian sites in the region and home to a plethora of intricate mosaics.
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How Did a Moai Statue End Up in a Lagoon?
A newly identified sculpture in Easter Island found in a dried wetland intrigues researchers studying the Rapa Nui society.
Books
Why Do Herbariums Still Fascinate Us?
Collecting Nature: The History of the Herbarium and Natural Specimens offers a collection of collections, a satisfying glimpse into the age-old practice.
Opportunities
You Could Make Art at Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Applications for NPAF’s February 2023 residency at Chaco Culture National Historical Park are being accepted through November 15, 2022.
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Biden Announces 20-year Plan to Restrict Drilling at Ancient Ruins of Chaco Canyon
The UNESCO World Heritage site, a major center of ancestral Puebloan culture, has been threatened by oil and gas developments in the region.
Opinion
What Happened to the Hagia Sophia Is a Terrible Shame
I recently visited the Hagia Sophia for the first time after its conversion and felt overwhelming sadness.
News
A Tunnel Threatens Stonehenge’s UNESCO World Heritage Status
UNESCO recently put further pressure on the UK government to address concerns about the controversial plan.
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Ukraine Wants to Designate Chernobyl a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The site of the worst nuclear disaster in history has become a tourist attraction, in part due to the 2019 TV mini-series “Chernobyl.”
Art
Reflections on Asmara’s Modernist (and Colonial) Dream
It's hard not to question why Asmara was named a World Heritage Site, especially as the country is reeling from decades of hardship.
News
UNESCO Adds 17 Le Corbusier Buildings to World Heritage List
UNESCO announced Sunday that 17 of Le Corbusier's 20th-century buildings will be added to its World Heritage List.