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Archipelago 2 years ago

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Mayor promotes World Heritage status for historic Bogor gardens

The Bogor Mayor is pushing for the Bogor Botanical Gardens, which was founded in 1817, to be designated as a World Heritage Site.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Ukraine seeks World Heritage status for Chernobyl zone

More than three decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster forced thousands to evacuate, there is an influx of visitors to the area that has spurred officials to seek official status from UNESCO.

Environment 5 years ago

Climate change biggest threat to natural World Heritage sites

Climate change has become the biggest threat to UN-listed natural world heritage sites like glaciers and wetlands, and has pushed Australia's Great Barrier Reef into "critical" condition.

News 5 years ago

Forty-two percent of UNESCO's world heritage sites have not reopened yet

More than four out of ten of Unesco's world heritage sites are still closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic..

News 5 years ago

China's world heritage site exempts tickets for medical workers assisting Hubei

World heritage site, Mount Fanjing, in Southwest China's Guizhou province, exempted tickets for local medical workers aiding Hubei Province, the center of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, for a lifetime, sources with the scenic zone said.

City 6 years ago

Bogor deputy mayor calls for more LIPI funding, coordination in Gardens' World Heritage bid

In addition to more funding, the mayor of Bogor has called for better coordination toward the park's bid to attain World Heritage Site status.

News 6 years ago

What to know about the Ombilin coal mine in Sawahlunto

Construction continued until 1891, according to the Culture and Education Ministry, and the company began operating in 1892 with an initial production of 47,833 tons of coal.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Babylon, world wonder and jewel of Iraq's national narrative

Babylon was once hanging gardens and opulent temples before parts were excavated and smuggled to Europe. A bastion for Saddam Hussein, then the forces overthrowing him. A centre of enlightenment, repeatedly destroyed.