Unesco World Heritage Site
Construction of dams in Iran submerges crucial archaeological sites
“To see this happen breaks my heart”, says archaeologist Dr Henry Wright
“Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage”: UNESCO has identified new forms of heritage to the extension of the system of listing World Heritage Sites
28 out of 60 nominations were added to the list, raising awareness of 'masterpieces' that are under threat from modernisation
Places categorised as UNESCO's World Heritage Sites are subject to immense tourism: what is the effect?
As Unesco celebrates the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, this book analyses the effects of its policies in developing countries
Koichiro Matsuura dubbed "saviour of Unesco"
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, Matsuura explains his reform of Unesco and the return of the US to membership after nearly 20 years
“Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”: A new list by UNESCO
Ancient language, song, dance and performance cannot be kept alive simply in a showcase or tended by curators. This list was produced to highlight their fragility
The Cambodian World Heritage site, Angkor Wat, is finally being restored
An ongoing effort to restore the ancient site has international teams working altogether but using radically different approaches, resulting in unexpected order
Ten out of forty-six new World Heritage sites confirmed in Italy alone due to the Piedmont’s latest emphasis on culture and tourism
Out of the ten newly designated Unesco sites, the biggest includes eighteen royal Savoy properties
Grand designs for Cairo Egyptian Museum include expansions and virtual restitution
After many set backs a new building is finally in the works, as well as plans for a modern solution to the dispersal of Egypt's treasures
Harnessing the tourist industry to help Mediterranean historical sites
The Getty's floating conference on the conservation of archaeological sites.
Interview with Khamliène Nhouyvanisvong, UNESCO's new Special Representative to Cambodia
He plans to develop learning centres, nominate new World Heritage sites, preservation of monuments, and protection of Angkor
The Art Newspaper brings an update on Angkor Wat situation and what is being done to preserve its treasures and history
Conservation projects are urgently needed, however hope is found underneath the Phnom Penh museum
Number of sites protected by Unesco has increased, and campaign to raise money to protect them is launched
The safeguarding of these places of global, cultural importance will increase