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Top 10 countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites

The mound burial system of the <keyword id="22477664" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ahom-dynasty" source="keywords">Ahom dynasty</keyword> in <keyword id="19911206" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Assam" source="keywords">Assam</keyword>, <keyword id="22553829" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Moidams" source="keywords">Moidams</keyword> was included in the <keyword id="20413005" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="UNESCO-World-Heritage-List" source="keywords">UNESCO World Heritage List</keyword> under the category of Cultural Property on Friday. The decision was taken during the ongoing 46th <keyword id="191427" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Heritage-Committee" source="Orion">World Heritage Committee</keyword> (WHC) session held in the national capital, Delhi. <keyword id="19908797" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="UNESCO" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="UNESCO" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="UNESCO">UNESCO</keyword> will examine the proposals of 27 sites for inscription on the World Heritage List, the state of conservation of 124 sites already inscribed on the World Heritage List, and the List of World Heritage in Danger. The World Heritage Committee is one of the two bodies governing the Convention for the Protection of the World's Cultural and Natural Heritage. It is composed of the representatives of 21 states, elected from the 195 states parties to the Convention. In the ongoing session, from July 23 to July 25, the Committee will examine the state of conservation of the 124 sites already inscribed on the World Heritage List, 57 of which are also on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Similarly, from July 26 to July 29, the Committee will examine the dossiers of 27 sites proposed for inscription on the World Heritage List. The sites will be examined according to three categories. The three categories are natural, mixed, and cultural. Reacting to the news Assam Chief Minister Himmant Biswa Sharma said, "The Moidams make it to the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category Cultural Property. A great win for Assam. Thank You Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, members of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and the people of Assam." "The Moidams of <keyword id="21130638" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Charaideo" source="keywords">Charaideo</keyword> embody the deep spiritual belief, rich civilisational heritage and architectural prowess of Assam's Tai-Ahom community. Apart from the fact this announcement has been made from the soil of Bharat, its entry also stands out for 2 more reasons," he added in a post on X. "It is the first time a site from the North East has made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category. After Kaziranga and Manas National Parks, it is Assam's 3rd World Heritage Site. I urge all of you to come and experience Awesome Assam," he further said. The Moidams are the burial mounds of the <keyword id="22558033" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ahom-kings" source="keywords">Ahom kings</keyword>, queens and nobles. The word Moidam is derived from the Tai word Phrang-Mai-Dam or Mai-Tam. Phrang-Mai means to put into the grave or to bury and Dam means the spirit of the dead. Though Moidams are found in all the districts of upper Assam, Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahoms was the necropolis of almost all the Ahom Royals. Charaideo is situated 28 km east of Sivasagar. The first king of the Ahoms Chau-lung Siu-ka-pha was buried at Charaideo after his death observing all the Tai-Ahom religious rites and rituals.

Moidams of Assam included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

There are nearly 60 properties in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword> that find a place in the Tentative List for further inclusion in the <keyword id="20413005" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="UNESCO-World-Heritage-List" source="keywords">UNESCO World Heritage List</keyword>, according to information shared by the government in Parliament on Monday. A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties that each State Party intends to consider for nomination as a <keyword id="19908797" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="UNESCO" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="UNESCO" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="UNESCO">UNESCO</keyword> <keyword id="20989756" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-heritage" source="keywords">World Heritage</keyword> Site. The 46th session of the World <keyword id="19960510" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heritage" source="keywords">Heritage</keyword> Committee (WHC) is being held in New Delhi from July 21 to July 31. India is hosting the key event of UNESCO for the first time. The mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam -- '<keyword id="22553829" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Moidams" source="keywords">Moidams</keyword>' -- was, on July 26, inscribed on the UNESCO <keyword id="22552065" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-heritage-list" source="keywords">World Heritage List</keyword>, making it the first <keyword id="22477662" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cultural-property" source="keywords">cultural property</keyword> from the Northeast to get the coveted tag. 'Moidams' was submitted as India's nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2023-24. The site was put in the Tentative List of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2014. In a written response to a query in Lok Sabha, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "There are 57 properties in the Tentative List for further inclusion in the World Heritage List. However, as per the Operational Guidelines 2023, only one property can be submitted for the World Heritage inscription process each year. As of now, 42 properties have been inscribed on the World Heritage List." The updated list for India, after the inclusion of centuries-old 'Moidams', is now 43 sites on the World Heritage List and 56 properties on the Tentative List, according to the website of UNESCO, which adds that out of the 195 States Parties to the <keyword id="22589969" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Heritage-Convention" source="keywords">World Heritage Convention</keyword>, 189 have submitted a Tentative List. Shekhawat was also asked whether the government has formulated any scheme for the protection of cultural heritage in compliance with the guidelines of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). "No, sir, there is no such scheme formulated for the protection of cultural heritage in compliance with the guidelines of UNESCO. However, India has ratified the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention. All the World Heritage properties, along with other sites and monuments under the jurisdiction of the <keyword id="19946002" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Archaeological-Survey-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Archaeological Survey of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Archaeological Survey of India">Archaeological Survey of India</keyword>, Ministry of Culture, are protected and conserved by funds provided by the Government of India based on their requirements and Annual Conservation Plan (ACP)," the Union minister replied. In response to another query, he said the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) takes up conservation and maintenance work of protected monuments and sites throughout the country, including 286 in the state of Maharashtra. "Conservation and maintenance of monuments and archaeological sites is a continuous process and is taken up as per the need of monuments and availability of resources," the minister said. Shekhawat, in his response, also shared details of expenditure incurred on conservation, preservation and environmental development of protected monuments during the last three years and till July 15 of the current financial year. The figures stand as follows -- Rs 269.57 crore (2021-22), Rs 391.93 crore (2022-23), and Rs 443.53 crore (2023-24), while it was Rs 73.36 crore (2024-25) till July 15 of the current financial year.

Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govt

At face value, <keyword id="22033093" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="instant-noodles" source="keywords">instant noodles</keyword> and mountains may not seem like they have a ton in common. But if you’re a park staff member in charge of the tallest mountain in <keyword id="19916007" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="South-Korea" source="keywords">South Korea</keyword>, the unlikely conjunction of these things has probably proven as the latest hair-ripping ordeal. <keyword id="22257508" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mount-Halla" source="keywords">Mount Halla</keyword>, the highest mountain in South Korea, stands tall and proud on the volcanic paradise of <keyword id="21069831" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jeju-Island" source="keywords">Jeju Island</keyword>. At 6,388 feet, this towering peak is a magnet for hikers, who bring along their favourite hiking snack — <keyword id="22033002" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ramen-noodles" source="keywords">ramen noodles</keyword>. However, a peculiar ritual has emerged: after slurping their noodles, hikers discard the leftover broth on the ground. This has resulted in a surprising ecological conundrum, reports the Smithsonian Magazine. According to the Korea Times’ Jung Da-hyun, visitors are dumping between 26 and 31 gallons of ramen broth daily. The salty liquid is threatening to seep into streams, jeopardising aquatic <keyword id="20112352" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wildlife" source="keywords">wildlife</keyword>. and the mountain’s endangered plant species. To top it off, the unmistakable scent of ramen is attracting crows and weasels, turning Mount Halla into a veritable buffet for wildlife. In response to this noodle nuisance, the National Park Office of Mount Halla decided that the best course of action was to put their hikers on a diet. Signs posted around the park have advised tourists to cut their noodle and water portions in half. In addition, the park staff have also installed five giant containers where hikers can pour out their leftover broth. These "broth banks" aim to prevent the salty deluge from disrupting the mountain’s delicate ecosystem. Jeju Island, which houses Mount Halla, is a <keyword id="21859378" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tourist-hotspot" source="keywords">tourist hotspot</keyword> known for its dramatic lava tube caves, stunning waterfalls, rocky formations, and towering cliffs. The island and its geological marvels were designated a <keyword id="19985185" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="UNESCO-World-Heritage-Site" source="keywords">UNESCO World Heritage Site</keyword> in 2007. In 2023, Mount Halla saw an influx of over nine lakh visitors, as per CNN.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Berlin's techno scene was recently added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in Germany.</li><li>The German capital is renowned for its intense, hedonistic clubbing scene.</li></ul>It is an almost hypnotic experience visiting a techno club in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/club-quarantane-europe-berlin-virtual-nightclub-berghain-dancefloor-2020-8">Berlin</a>.Hours, even days, can slip by in a shadowy rush of flashing lights, curling smoke, and trance-inducing rhythms.It is a fierce blend of anonymity and hedonism that has undeniably shaped the city over the years since <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-from-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall-2016-11">the fall of the Berlin Wall</a> on November 9, 1989.The impact on Berlin's identity has been so significant that it has now received official recognition, with the city's techno scene recently added to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/unesco-world-heritage-sites-us-2019-5">UNESCO's</a> intangible cultural heritage list in Germany.To mark that moment, Business Insider has taken a look at how techno has come to define the capital.<h2>Origins</h2><div type="image" title="The vault." height="595" width="793" msid="109666269" hostid="261" sizebytes="20924"></div>When Dimitri Hegemann first entered the space that was to become the original site of Tresor, now one of Berlin's most iconic techno clubs, he was silent.Just the dim glow of a few cigarette lighters illuminated the cavernous vault of a former Jewish-owned bank that had remained untouched since 1945.The year was 1991, and Berliners were still basking in a newfound freedom following the fall of the Berlin Wall.The new era had ushered in a wave of creative energy, and people were eager for change in all aspects of society, Hegemann told Business Insider.In the world of music, the opportunity for change presented itself in the raw, wordless beats of Detroit techno pioneers such as Jeff Mills and Juan Atkins and Berlin's dark, abandoned buildings."It was the beginning of this new musical epoch," Hegemann said.<div type="image" title="A DJ performing during the Rave the Planet in Berlin, 2023." height="683" width="1024" msid="109666271" hostid="261" sizebytes="112252"></div>By the end of the decade, techno had taken the capital by storm, with the city's Love Parade, a former annual techno festival, attracting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ravetheplanet.com/en/history/">1.5 million people</a> in 1999.And by 2017, Berlin's nighttime economy was booming, with clubs helping generate almost 1.5 billion euros (around $1.6 billion as of April 2024) in revenue for the city, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.clubcommission.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/10/club-culture-study.pdf">Berlin Clubcommission report</a> found.While clubs like Tresor and later Berghain bolstered the city's economy, they also provided a refuge for young people looking to express themselves and push their sensory limits after years of repression.The clubs also acted as "incubators" for creators to foster new ideas, setting the stage for a cultural rebirth that helped transform Berlin into a young, vibrant hub of artists, students, and other creatives, Hegemann told BI."It changed the DNA of Berlin," he said.<div type="image" title="Berghain." height="2268" width="3024" msid="109666275" hostid="261" sizebytes="1038468"></div>Polish-born Jennifer Kucza, who has lived in Berlin for many years, told the <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-berlin-techno-scene-gains-unesco-status">BBC</a> that the techno scene has become "a haven for those who don't necessarily see themselves being represented in the more traditional facets of the city's identity.""Those involved in the scene have by now reached a status of somewhat of a subculture, with their belonging being reflected not only in the music but also a certain visual identity, lifestyle, and even attitude," she added.The scene has also played its part in making Berlin one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the world."Thanks mainly to the queer scene, events are often places of free self-expression, which many perceive as 'safe spaces,'" <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ravetheplanet.com/en/der-weg-zum-immateriellen-kulturerbe/">Rave The Planet</a>, a nonprofit that spearheaded the campaign to get the Berlin techno scene recognized by UNESCO, noted in its application form. "Barriers related to clothing, origin, age, mindset, language, gender, sexual orientation, and income tend to fade away."<h2>Berlin today</h2><div type="image" title="New buildings stand behind a surviving section of the Berlin Wall with graffiti on March 27, 2024 in Berlin, Germany." height="1334" width="2000" msid="109666277" hostid="261" sizebytes="249298"></div>While the core of these ideas remains, gentrification and rising rents have taken their toll on the city's creative power.Berliners enjoyed cheap rents following the fall of the Wall, as the city's population growth did not meet officials' expectations, and a housing surplus persisted for many years.However, that trend has reversed in recent years, with Berlin registering 3.87 million residents in June 2023, according to the <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.berlin.de/en/news/8425887-5559700-statistics-berlins-population-continues-.en.html">city's official website</a>. That was up from around 3.6 million at the end of 2018.As demand for property increased, rents in the capital soared, with the seven years to 2023 seeing a 44% rise in prices — and only a 30% rise in the average wage, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/berlins-renters-face-more-misery-housing-crisis-deepens-2023-11-16/">Reuters</a> previously reported, citing federal and local data.The increased demand has also brought inevitable pressure from real estate investors, which, alongside the high rental costs, has led to the closure of several beloved venues, such as Griessmuehle and Farbfernseher.The problems facing clubs are so severe that Germans even have a word for it — "Clubsterben" — meaning "club death."The techno scene's addition to the UNESCO cultural heritage list will hence come as a welcome boost to those fighting to preserve the city's clubbing heritage, helping venues access additional government funding and protection under planning laws.Lutz Leichsenring, a board member at the Clubcommission, told BI that the recognition was a "milestone for Berlin techno producers, artists, club operators and event organizers.""Our gratitude goes in particular to bands like Kraftwerk and African-American DJs and producers like Underground Resistance from Detroit, who made a significant contribution to the creation and spread of techno culture," he said."Our joy is hard to put into words," Rave The Planet added in a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ravetheplanet.com/en/techno-culture-in-berlin-unesco-heritage/">statement</a> following the news. "This recognition marks a significant milestone for the entire electronic music culture and has implications far beyond the borders of Berlin."

How Berlin's techno scene came to define the post-wall city and earn UNESCO cultural heritage status — with a little help from Detroit

The act of burying the deceased is often considered a distinctly human tradition, signifying our respect for those who have passed and serving as a symbol of acknowledging a life once lived. Anthropologists have long regarded burial as a universal expression of our humanity. However, a <keyword id="1555136" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="burial-site" source="Orion">burial site</keyword> dating back 200,000 years, recently found in South Africa, has raised questions about the truly "human" nature of this ancient practice. Located deep within a cave system near Johannesburg, this site has revealed a remarkable collection of remains, predating any evidence of burial practices by modern humans by a staggering 100,000 years. These remains belong to <keyword id="3047615" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="homo-naledi" source="Orion">Homo naledi</keyword>, a distant relative of Homo sapiens. This primitive species had a brain size roughly equivalent to an orange and stood at a height of around 1.5 metres (5 feet). They were distinctive with their curved fingers and toes, as well as their hands and feet adapted for both climbing and walking, equipped with the ability to use tools. The ancient burial site in the Cradle of Humankind, a <keyword id="638143" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="unesco-world-heritage" source="Orion">UNESCO World Heritage</keyword> site, contained at least five Homo naledi individuals buried in oval-shaped graves. Researchers believe that these intentionally dug and filled holes were created to hide the bodies. Additionally, geometric engravings, including a "rough hashtag figure," were found on the smoothed surfaces of a nearby cave pillar. These discoveries provide a unique glimpse into the past, shedding light on Homo naledi's capacity for complex emotions and cognitive behaviours. They not only reveal the capabilities of this ancient species but also challenge the idea that complex practices like burial were only achievable with the development of larger brains. Named after the "<keyword id="5492" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rising-star" source="Orion">Rising Star</keyword>" cave system where the first bones were discovered in 2013, Homo naledi's distinctive characteristics blur the line between our ancestors resembling apes and modern humans.

These primitive human ancestors were burying their dead 100,000 years before us!

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The US announced it was to rejoin UNESCO amid worries China was becoming too influential.</li><li>The Biden administration has requested $150 million to start paying back UNESCO dues of $617 million.</li></ul>Motivated by concerns about Chinese influence, the US on Monday said it would rejoin UNESCO. That move probably comes with a bill: $600 million in back payments. The US left UNESCO — the UN cultural, educational and scientific body — in 2017 on the instruction of President Donald Trump, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-just-withdrew-from-unesco-over-continuing-anti-israel-bias-2017-10?r=US&amp;IR=T">whose administration accused it of anti-Israel bias</a>.But since then, officials have expressed concern that the US vacating its spot leaves a power vacuum that is being filled by China.In March, discussing plans to return during a State Department press briefing, senior official John Bass described "a key opportunity cost that our absence is creating in our global competition with China.""So if we're really serious about the digital-age competition with China ... we can't afford to be absent any longer."UNESCO's Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/audrey-azoulay-first-unesco-director-general-be-received-chinese-president" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Xi Jinping</a> soon after she took up the post in 2018, becoming the first person in that role to meet a Chinese leader. Before Azoulay took up her role, Xi was keenly interested in a Chinese person filling the position, amid a wider push towards a strong presence at multiple international organizations, <a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/10/06/as-u-s-retreats-from-world-organizations-china-steps-in-the-fill-the-void/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as Foreign Policy reported at the time</a>. As it turned out, Azoulay <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-executive-appointments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made a Chinese diplomat her deputy</a>.The move reflects President Joe Biden's characteristic willingness to re-join international pacts vacated by Trump, such as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-rejoins-paris-climate-accord-and-who-revokes-muslim-ban-2021-1?r=US&amp;IR=T">the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Accords</a>. In March, the Biden administration <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230322-blinken-seeks-us-funds-for-un-culture-agency-to-counter-china" target="_blank" rel="noopener">requested $150 million</a> to cover UNESCO fees and arrears for 2024. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/unesco-us-rejoin-palestine-china-5b7849bd2cae966e4e9837380c0c094f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Per the Associated Press</a>, further requests to cover the total arrears of $619 million are expected in future years. It constitutes a significant chunk of UNESCO's funding, which took a 22% hit when the US withdrew, according to the AP. Azoulay welcomed the US rejoining the organization <a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/united-states-america-announces-its-intention-rejoin-unesco-july?hub=701" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in a statement</a> on Monday, calling it "a strong act of confidence, in UNESCO and in multilateralism."

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