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Top 10 countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites

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

The walled city of Jaipur, in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan just turned into a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is the 38th site in the country and the second walled city in India to receive the status, after Ahmedabad. In the 17th century, Rajput King Maharaja Jai Singh II built six meter high walls to protect the city from attackers. Till day, the city is enclosed within seven gates, surviving for centuries as its kings wanted it to be. Today too, the walled city is enclosed in seven gates namely Ajmeri Gate, Zorawar Singh Gate, Chandpole, New Gate, Ghat Gate, Samrat Gate, Surajpole and Sanganeri Gate. Ahmedabad, which also has several walls around it, was the first Indian city to turn into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. For its rich heritage, the city was picked for the famed status at the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Azerbaijan. 
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Jaipur, the pink city whose king once painted it to impress a guest, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div>Nineteen of UNESCO's Worlds Heritage Sites, protected for their outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity, are in serious danger of disappearing in the next few years. 
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature released Wednesday the <a href="http://www.worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org/latest-news/-/asset_publisher/26qHUiHcdWpZ/content/positive-outlook-for-two-thirds-of-natural-world-heritage-sites-says-iucn;jsessionid=ED2A8B8008E617A55310CDB20C54BE2E?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org%2Flatest-news%3Bjsessionid%3DED2A8B8008E617A55310CDB20C54BE2E%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_26qHUiHcdWpZ%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-1%26p_p_col_pos%3D1%26p_p_col_count%3D2" target="_blank">list of almost 200 of locations in the world protected for their landscape and biodiversity</a>.
It is mainly good news: more than two-thirds of these sites are safe and prospering. However, more than two dozen sites are still listed as critically endangered.
Most of these are in Africa, with five in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are threatened by pollution and human encroachment, such as wars and development.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/">UNESCO</a>, the United Nation's cultural organization,&#xa0;recently <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3150862/Unesco-reveals-24-new-World-Heritage-Sites.html">added 24 new World Heritage Sites</a> to its collection, which now includes over 1,000 cultural, historical, and natural sites around the world.&#xa0;The new additions include well-known tourist attractions like France's Champagne wine region, as well as lesser-known historic gems like Jordan's baptist site.From the 18th-century missions of San Antonio, Texas, to Turkey's ancient city of Ephesus, here are the newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites.&#xa0;

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Kathmandu, Jul 13 () Nepal's Culture minister has asked the staff of the trust that operates the Pashupatinath Hindu Temple to start making preparations to reopen the iconic religious and heritage site where special worship was suspended following a spike in COVID-19 cases. Addressing a review meeting of the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) on Sunday, Yogesh Bhattarai told the staff of the organisation to launch a development initiative at the UNESCO World Heritage site. "I have received a complaint that the PADT was working in the interest of middlemen. Whoever is involved in it, it is not good and must be stopped immediately. Consider the interest of the religious site before acting on any plan," said Bhattarai, who is also Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation. The minister directed the staff to make preparations for the opening of the Pashupatinath Temple at a certain time during the day by adopting the health and safety measures, The Rising Nepal newspaper reported. "Various individuals and groups are eying the properties of the PADT, therefore, you must be vigilant to control such activities," the minister cautioned the staff of the trust. He drew the attention of the PADT to the encroachment of the land in Gothatar that belonged to Pashupati. "Immediately fix the boundary of the land and create a fence. If there are any structures created in the land, remove them," Bhattarai said. The minister said that it was important to keep an eye on the private investors who intend to make investments at the heritage site as the "crooked businessmen" could ruin the image of the religious site, the report said. Founded in 1996, PADT is a trust established to conserve and operate the Pashupatinath Temple and other charitable institutions in the Pashupatinath UNESCO World Heritage Sites area. Pashupatinath Temple is the largest temple complex in Nepal and stretches on both sides of the Bagmati River and sees thousands of worshippers from Nepal and India every day Last month, India pledged to construct a Rs 2.33 crore sanitation facility at the temple complex to improve the infrastructure at the holy shrine for the pilgrims. MRJ AKJ MRJ

Nepal's minister calls for reopening of Pashupatinath Temple closed during COVID-19 pandemic

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Private security at <keyword id="6356059" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="rome">Rome</keyword>'s Colosseum caught a tourist carving his name onto a pillar on the ancient structure, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourist-colosseum-scli-intl/index.html">CNN reported</a>.</li><li>The tourist, identified as a 32-year-old man visiting from Ireland, used a metal point to inscribe his first and last initials on the structure's first floor.</li><li>In <keyword id="21474" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Italy">Italy</keyword>, damaging a historical or artistic landmark is a crime that could result in up to one year in prison or a minimum fine of $2,400 (€2,065), according to CNN.</li><li>One tourist who was caught carving a letter into the walls of the Colosseum in 2014 was fined more than $23,000 (€20,000) and charged with four months in prison.</li></ul>Private security at Rome's Colosseum on Monday caught a tourist carving his first and last initials onto a pillar of the 2,000-year-old structure, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourist-colosseum-scli-intl/index.html">CNN reported</a>.Italy's Carabinieri <keyword id="11098" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="police">police</keyword> told CNN that the Colosseum's security team identified the tourist as a 32-year-old man visiting from Ireland.The tourist, whose name has not yet been released, used a metal point to carve his initials about 2 inches high onto a pillar on the Colosseum's first floor. The Carabinieri police told CNN that the visitor is accused of damaging a historical and artistic landmark.In Italy, damaging a historical or artistic landmark is a crime that could result in up to one year in prison or a minimum fine of $2,400 (€2,065).Representatives for the Colosseum Archaeological Park, and Italy's Ministry of Culture and <keyword id="20048" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="tourism">Tourism</keyword>, which oversees the preservation of artistic and cultural sites and property, did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment."Carving one's initials, in addition to being a crime, seems to be a gesture of those who want to appropriate the monument. Better take a selfie!" archaeologist Federica Rinaldi told CNN of the Roman amphitheater.<a href="https://in.reuters.com/video/watch/colosseum-reopens-for-the-first-time-sin-idOVCGJNZ29">The Colosseum reopened to tourists on June 1</a> after being temporarily closed for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.<div type="image" title="colosseum rome italy tourism" height="682" width="911" msid="78337600" hostid="261"></div><h2>It's not the first time a visitor at the Colosseum has inscribed their initials or name on the ancient walls</h2>Monday's occurrence at the Colosseum is not the first instance of a tourist writing on the walls of the Roman amphitheater, which is a <a href="https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/91/">UNESCO World Heritage Site</a>.For example, in 2017, a Colosseum tour guide reported a visitor from Ecuador to police after seeing them carve the names of their son and wife, as well as the year "2017," on the walls of the monument, according to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/632d8fa4c0f0445cabcb3542842190f0">Associated Press</a>.In 2015, two <keyword id="6356297" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tourists">tourists</keyword> from California were caught by police after they carved their initials onto a wall in the amphitheater and took a selfie of the inscriptions,<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/08/us-tourists-caught-carving-names-into-colosseum-rome"> the Guardian reported</a>. A year prior, a tourist from Russia was given a four-month prison sentence and fined more than $23,000 (€20,000) after carving a letter into the Colosseum, according to the Guardian.<div type="image" title="colosseum rome carved names tourism" height="1361" width="1814" msid="78337602" hostid="261"></div><h2>Other historic Italian landmarks and museums have been subject to damage by tourists</h2>A recent example occurred in August, when an Austrian tourist at Italy's Museo Antonio Canova sat on the sculpture "Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix" for a photo and broke two toes off of the monument, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/museocanova/photos/rpp.630003923706516/4299120690128136/?type=3&amp;theaterater">according to a post on the museum's official Facebook page</a>.<a href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/selfie-destruction-canova-museum-1899185?utm_content=buffer98197&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_campaign=newsampaign=news">Artnet News</a> said that the tourist was attempting to take a selfie while sitting on the neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova's plaster "Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix" at the museum in Possagno, which is just over an hour outside Venice.Insider's Monica Humphries reported that <a href="https://www.insider.com/tourist-reportedly-damaged-italian-sculpture-posing-for-photo-2020-8">the tourist, whose name was not released to the public, apologized to the museum </a>for the damage.<div type="image" title="canova sculpture tourist broken toes" height="900" width="1200" msid="78337607" hostid="261"></div>In recent years, officials in popular Italian tourist cities in Italy have enacted fines and rules in an attempt to control unwelcome tourism behaviors. In 2019, <a href="https://www.insider.com/rome-fines-tourists-for-sitting-on-spanish-steps-2019-8">officials in Rome began implementing a fine of $450 for any tourists who sit on the iconic Spanish Steps</a>, which were made famous in the 1953 film "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.Tourists from outside of Rome were known to gather on the steps to eat and sit, but <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/08/07/sitting-romes-famous-spanish-steps-can-now-cost-you-serious-fine/">locals apparently weren't fond of the crowds of people that would cover the staircase</a>, which was built in the 1720s.Officials in Rome also extended the ban on sitting, gathering, eating, and drinking to other well-known tourist spots in the city, including the popular <a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/trevi-fountain-regulations">Trevi Fountain</a>.<ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/worst-tourist-stories-travelers-behaving-badly-decade">The 13 most horrifying stories of tourists behaving badly over the last decade</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/youtube-star-arrested-after-climbing-egypt-great-pyramid-2020-1">A YouTube star said he spent 5 days in jail after climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/sand-graffiti-japan-angry-at-tourists-for-writing-messages-into-dunes-2019-5">Japan is pleading with tourists to stop writing huge messages in the sand on a series of giant, ancient dunes</a></li></ul>

An Irish tourist in Rome defaced the Colosseum by carving his initials into the walls of the ancient structure, according to a report

A forest fire on Chile's <keyword id="695679" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="easter-island" source="Orion">Easter Island</keyword> in early October damaged at least 177 <keyword id="6433197" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="moai" source="Orion">Moai</keyword> or sacred monolithic statues, <keyword id="6361804" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="unesco" source="Orion">Unesco</keyword> said. The report followed an exploratory mission to the island on October 17-21 led by the director of Unesco's regional office in Chile, Claudia Uribe, reports <keyword id="106387" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="xinhua-news-agency" source="Orion">Xinhua news agency</keyword>. The mission evaluated the need for emergency Unesco funds to help assess the scale of the damage to the <keyword id="76700" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="world-heritage-site" source="Orion">World Heritage Site</keyword>, and strengthen its comprehensive management and protection plan. "The idea is to focus this aid on diagnostic tasks to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by the fire and determine the necessary actions to recover the park and its future protection," said Uribe. The fire spread over approximately 240 hectares, damaging vegetation and archaeological structures, including 177 Moai, according to an initial report from Chile's National Forestry Corporation. Moai are "stone witnesses of a society of Polynesian origin that from the 10th to the 16th century built sanctuaries and statues that make up an incomparable cultural legacy that fascinates the entire world", said Unesco. Located in the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island encompasses 163.6 square kilometres and is home to some 7,750 inhabitants, concentrated mainly in Hanga Roa, the capital and only town on the island. Easter Island has nearly 1,000 of the Moai which have oversized heads and generally stand about 13 ft high. The largest statue weighs 74 tonnes and stands at a height of 32 ft. The figures were carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people sometime between the years 1400 and 1650 and positioned to form a ring around the island, facing inland. The statues symbolised spiritual devotion for the Rapa Nui, embodying the spirit of a prominent ancestor. Each one was considered to be the person's living incarnation. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/news/prioritising-fossils-fuels-over-cleaner-energy-alternatives-amplified-indian-heart-related-mortalities-by-55lancet-countdown-report/articleshow/95096593.cms">Prioritising fossils fuels over cleaner energy alternatives amplified Indian heart-related mortalities by 55%: Lancet Countdown report</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/biden-invites-three-indian-american-children-facing-extradition-to-the-white-house-diwali-reception/articleshow/95098644.cms">Biden invites three Indian American children facing extradition to the White House Diwali reception</a>

Fire damages over 177 ancient monoliths on Chile's Easter Island: Unesco

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

India is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, and among the most iconic are the <keyword id="2327756" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mughal-monuments" source="Orion">Mughal monuments</keyword> that dot the landscape. The Mughal Empire, which spanned from the early 16th to the mid-19th century, left an indelible mark on the country's history and culture. The Mughal rulers were not only great administrators but also patrons of art and architecture. Here are 7 <keyword id="19815261" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Famous-Mughal-monuments" source="Orion">famous Mughal monuments</keyword> that stand as a testament to the grandeur and splendor of the Mughal era. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Taj Mahal, Agra" comment="subhead" text="Taj Mahal, Agra"><keyword id="6355354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Taj-Mahal" source="Orion">Taj Mahal</keyword>, Agra</cmsannotation> The epitome of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal is perhaps India's most famous monument. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of eternal love. Its intricate white marble facade, stunning gardens, and precise symmetry make it a must-visit destination. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Humayun's Tomb, Delhi" comment="subhead" text="Humayun's Tomb, Delhi">Humayun's Tomb, Delhi</cmsannotation> Commissioned by Humayun's widow, Empress Bega Begum, Humayun's Tomb is a splendid example of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture. Surrounded by lush gardens, the tomb's red sandstone structure with white marble embellishments is a precursor to the Taj Mahal and holds the tomb of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Red Fort, Delhi" comment="subhead" text="Red Fort, Delhi"><keyword id="6380456" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Red-fort" source="Orion">Red Fort</keyword>, Delhi</cmsannotation> Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Red Fort in Delhi served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. Its red sandstone walls and intricate architecture, including the iconic Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, showcase the grandeur of Mughal power and governance. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Agra Fort, Agra" comment="subhead" text="Agra Fort, Agra">Agra Fort, Agra</cmsannotation> A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Agra Fort is a formidable structure built by Emperor Akbar and later expanded by his successors. The fort's imposing walls house exquisite palaces, including the Jahangir Mahal and the Khas Mahal, providing a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Mughal rulers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh" comment="subhead" text="Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh">Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh</cmsannotation> Founded by Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief period. The city is known for its stunning architecture, including the Buland Darwaza, the Jama Masjid, and the Panch Mahal, showcasing a blend of Persian and Indian design elements. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Jama Masjid, Delhi" comment="subhead" text="Jama Masjid, Delhi">Jama Masjid, Delhi</cmsannotation> Constructed by Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid in Delhi is one of the largest mosques in India. Its red sandstone and white marble facade, adorned with intricate carvings and calligraphy, make it a significant religious and architectural landmark. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra" comment="subhead" text="Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra">Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra</cmsannotation> Situated in Sikandra, near Agra, Akbar's Tomb is the final resting place of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. The tomb's unique architectural style, blending Hindu, Christian, Islamic, and Persian influences, reflects Akbar's inclusive approach to governance and religion. The Mughal monuments scattered across India stand as living testimonials to the grandeur, sophistication, and cultural amalgamation of the Mughal Empire. These architectural marvels not only serve as tourist attractions but also as reminders of a bygone era when art, culture, and architecture flourished under the patronage of the Mughal emperors. Visiting these monuments is not just a journey through history but an exploration of the rich tapestry of India's cultural heritage.

7 Famous Mughal monuments in India you must visit once

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Regent Seven Seas has unveiled plans for its 132-day 2024 <keyword id="10673283" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="world-cruise">world cruise</keyword>, per Fox Business.</li><li>The Seven Seas Mariner ship will visit 31 countries and 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.</li><li>It costs $200,000 per guest for a Master Suite - which comes with a personal butler.</li></ul>Regent Seven Seas has unveiled plans for its luxury 2024 world cruise, with tickets starting at $73,500, Fox Business reported.The cruise is scheduled to visit 61 World Heritage Sites during its 132 days at sea, per the report.The cheapest tickets for the cruise, called "Moments In Time," cost $73,500 for a Deluxe Veranda Suite - rising to $200,000 per guest for Master Suites with personal butler service, Fox Business reported.The 709-foot Seven Seas Mariner ship will have 445 crew members on board for 700 guests, Fox reported.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/norwegian-cruises-potential-merger-acquisitions-2021-7">Norwegian Cruises' CEO is eyeing acquisitions thanks to an $8 billion war chest raised during the pandemic. Here are the 6 companies it could pick up, per experts</a>The ship is scheduled to set sail from Miami on January 6, 2024.It will <keyword id="6354692" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Travel">travel</keyword> 34,500 nautical miles and visit 66 ports in 31 countries.On its way the ship will stop off at 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Churches and Convents of Goa in India, the Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley in Malaysia, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, and the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand, Fox Business reported.It is due to sail through the Panama and Suez Canals, and to include 442 free shore excursions and 12 overnight stays in ports of call.Bookings start on July 14, <a href="https://www.rssc.com/moments-in-time?s=SM_RSS_OP_BRA_TWI_LRN_SPT_BRAND_NA_NA_UC_NA">Regent said</a>.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/carnival-cruise-demand-ship-sail-travel-donald-arnold-costa-2021-6">Americans are raring to get back on the water</a> as the cruise industry gradually reopens after being largely grounded since March 2020.<keyword id="948261" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Norwegian-Cruise-Line">Norwegian Cruise Line</keyword> Holdings, Regents' parent company, announced in April that it would <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/norwegian-cruise-line-requiring-covid-vaccine-for-guests-crew-on-new-cruises-2021-4">require the COVID-19 vaccine</a> for its guests and crew members. It <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/norwegian-cruise-line-florida-vaccine-passports-2021-5">even threatened to avoid all Florida stops</a> after the state banned businesses from asking for proof of vaccination.

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