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Ahmedabad, Okinoshima, Lake District, among new Unesco World Heritage Sites

The 600-year-old walled city of Ahmedabad has been declared as an Unesco world heritage city. In images, here are eight sites which has been given the prestigious honour this month.

10 Jul 2017
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Japan’s men-only Okinoshima island becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

A men-only island in Japan where women are banned has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site

2 min read10 Jul 2017
Opinion

Indian heritage’s economic potential

Our built heritage can be leveraged for economic gain through tourism dollars as well as opportunities for craftsmen and local communities

4 min read27 Apr 2017
Politics

30% of world’s natural heritage sites threatened by wildlife trafficking: WWF

Between 1970 and 2012 global wildlife populations fell almost 60% on average and illegal harvesting of species in world heritage sites was one of the main drivers for this decline, says WWF report

2 min read19 Apr 2017
Opinion

The death of world heritage sites

As the threat of climate change grows, influential institutions like the World Heritage Council must take a stand against the toxic legacy of dependence on fossil fuels

3 min read25 Jul 2016
Politics

Three India world heritage sites face threat from harmful activity

World Wildlife Fund says that activities such as mining, illegal logging, oil and gas exploration threaten 114 out of 229 natural world heritage sites

2 min read12 Apr 2016
Politics

Social media makes heritage cool

The initiative wants to increase conversations around heritage sites

4 min read8 Apr 2016
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Historic Syrian city Palmyra faces danger of wipe-out by ISIS

The Islamic State is targeting ancient heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, razing them to the ground. The region, known as the cradle of civilisation, is home to many ancient cities that face the threat of extinction.

21 May 2015
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Quake deals heavy blow to Nepal’s rich cultural heritage

Unesco was trying to gather information on the extent of the destruction in Patan and Bhaktapur besides Kathmandu

2 min read26 Apr 2015
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Luxury lodging meets Unesco

A look at the five best luxury lodging options that match the glory of the Unesco world heritage sites around them

6 min read31 Jul 2014
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