UNESCO widens Pak heritage map
12 more historical and cultural sites added to Tentative World Heritage List UNESCO has added 12 more historical and cultural sites from Pakistan associated with Gandhara and Buddhist heritage, Mughal-era…
Xiplomacy: A journey of dialogue among civilizations
At Mexico’s ancient Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, the stone pyramids and temples still tell stories of a remarkable civilization that flourished centuries ago. The historic site, which dates…
Beijing is designated as the UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2029
According to UNESCO, Beijing was selected for its “exceptional ability to bring together one of the world’s richest architectural heritages with a forward-looking vision of sustainable urban development.” Beijing has…
Pakistan: 513 smuggled artefacts repatriated from the US
• Mostly include Gandhara relics; Senate body orders detailed report on smuggling racket• Officials say Unesco concerns over Taxila conservation addressed; new museum planned Pakistan has repatriated 513 smuggled archaeological…
Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China’s commitment to preserving its cultural legacy
For generations, porcelain makers in Jingdezhen have worked through a sequence of highly specialized tasks: preparing clay, shaping vessels, painting designs, applying glaze, and firing kilns. Those skills remain an…
UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list
Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections. UNESCO has added sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon to the list…