12 Unique Natural Heritage Sites of the World
These are uniquely beautiful places included in UNESCO's World Natural Heritage list, yet not every traveler is aware of them.Exploring the 12 Most Unique Natural Heritage Sites in the World1. ...
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Why is the Chinese Lunar New Year honored by UNESCO?
On December 5, CGTN (China) reported that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized the Lunar New Year in China as an Intangible Cultural Heritage ...
November 16, 1945 – Signing of the UNESCO Constitution
In the 1970s and 1980s, UNESCO became the center of a controversy where the United States and the United Kingdom argued that it was a forum for communist countries and ...
Mesa Verde National Park – United States of America
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized Mesa Verde National Park in the United States as a World Heritage Site in 1978.Mesa Verde National Park is located ...
Taj Mahal Temple – India
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Taj Mahal in India as a World Heritage Site in 1983.The Taj Mahal - A World Heritage Site in ...
Vietnam adds a UNESCO Global Geopark
The Lạng Sơn Geopark has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the Global Geoparks Council.On the afternoon of September 8, during the 8th International Conference of the ...
Binh Dao Ancient City – China
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the Ancient City of Pingyao as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1997.Pingyao Ancient City - A World Cultural Heritage ...
Mount Tai – Wonder of the World
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized Mount Tai in China as a World Heritage Site, included in the mixed heritage list in 1987.Mount Tai - A ...
India and China have additional sites recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites
The Charaideo Moidam burial mounds and mausoleum in northeastern India, along with five new migratory bird reserves in China, have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.On July 26, the ...
UNESCO Honors Five Outstanding Female Scientists
On November 9, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) honored five female scientists from various regions around the world for their outstanding achievements in scientific research in ...
