World Heritage Takes On New Meaning
UNESCO latest World Heritage List expands global protection by recognizing collective memory cultural diversity and regional identities
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More than announcing the addition of 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, UNESCO’s decision during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea, signals a broader transformation in how the international community understands heritage itself. The update brings the World Heritage List to 1,273 sites across 173 countries, reinforcing that safeguarding humanity’s legacy extends far beyond preserving historic monuments or remarkable natural...
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