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Jaipur, the pink city whose king once painted it to impress a guest, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site
In the 17th century, Rajput King Maharaja Jai Singh II built six meter high walls to protect the…
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Adani’s $15 Billion Coal Project May Harm Great Barrier Reef; Australia Defers Decision Again
Adani Enterprises faces another delay in implementing its $15 billion coal mine project in Australi…
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Nearly 60 properties from India on Tentative List for inclusion on World Heritage List, says govt
The mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam -- 'Moidams' -- was, on July 26, inscribed on …
PTI
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Top 10 countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites
As of 2024, there are 1,223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites worldwide, known for their outstanding cult…
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Moidams of Assam included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, Moidams was included in the UNESCO World Heri…
ANI
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Venice may be added to a list of sites that have irreversible damage due to overtourism
On Monday, UNESCO recommended Venice be added to its list of world heritage sites in danger, citing…
Monica Humphries
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20 gorgeous natural wonders around the world
From the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey, made entirely from volcanic erosions, to Africa's Namib …
Talia Avakian
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24 incredible new UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The new additions include well-known tourist attractions like France's Champagne wine region, as we…
Talia Avakian
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Tourists quickly swamped 1,500-year-old ruins in Thailand after they were named a UNESCO site, prompting anger and talk of a ban
Tourists descended on Thailand's Si Thep, an ancient town around 1,500 years old, after it was name…
Kelsey Vlamis
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7 wonders of the world that may soon be underwater
There are dozens of natural and cultural wonders designated by the United Nations Educational, Scie…
Sarah Kramer
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A bar on a tiny Scottish island that has no residents is advertising for a bartender
The role offers a rare opportunity for someone looking to escape the trappings of modern life, by m…
Will Heilpern,Will Heilpern
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A cluster of ancient neolithic standing stones in France were bulldozed to make way for a DIY store
Archaeologists are outraged that 39 stones, believed to be neolithic, were removed to make way for …
Mia Jankowicz
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Discover the diversity: 10 must-visit places in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, a land of rich culture, history, and natural beauty, beckons travelers with its diverse…
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How Berlin's techno scene came to define the post-wall city and earn UNESCO cultural heritage status — with a little help from Detroit
Berlin's techno scene has helped transform the city into a youthful, vibrant hub of artists, studen…