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The US decision to leave UNESCO again puts a spotlight on what the agency does and why it matters

The restoration of the historic city's iconic Al-Nouri Mosque and Al-Hadba Minaret was just one of many programs run by the U ...

Which places in California are designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?

The Trump administration intends to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, just two years after it rejoined after a ...

Five incredible new World Heritage Sites everyone should visit

There are various obvious clues that summer has arrived in full: the end of the school year; the inevitable travel chaos at ...
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Germany’s Stunning Fairytale Castles Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage ...

A guide to Gingee fort, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gingee Fort, a treasure trove of history and adventure near Chennai.
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A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to ...

Key dates in the US and UNESCO's on-again, off-again relationship

UNESCO's founding treaty is signed and its constitution is adopted in London, saying it intends to advance "international ...

U.S. pulls out of UNESCO. Did you know these places in California are recognized by it?

Several places in Los Angeles and further north in California are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here's what that means.