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A subterranean maze for fierce gladiators and wild animals. These are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...

People offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Jama Masjid (grand mosque) in New Delhi, India, March 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Javed Dar) People ...

The Mandalay Palace and several Buddhist temples are among the thousands of buildings to have been damaged in Myanmar ...

A "World Heritage Cities Meeting" has been held at the San Lazaro Palace of the Mexican Parliament, Azernews reports. The ...

Another renowned attraction is the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the city's rich Mughal history. Built in the 16th century by Mughal emperor, Akbar, the fort is a ...

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Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...

The organisation, through the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972), ensures that sites of exceptional importance are identified, protected ...

The Yungang grottoes, in Shanxi Province, were created during the Northern Wei Dynasty in the fifth and sixth centuries. Both Maijishan and Yungang are designated as World Heritage Sites, and are ...

It said the listing under the Unesco World Heritage List is highly sought after by many countries, as it represents the highest global recognition for heritage sites. It said the recognition would ...