The famous Grand Canyon in Arizona was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is known for its breathtaking ...

The Great Wall of China, Petra of Jordan, Ellora Caves of India, the traditional Ottoman Houses in Turkey — none of these ...

Centred Smart Cities,” the UNESCO World Heritage Cities Programme is releasing a new set of case studies on the UNESCO Urban Heritage Atlas. Building on last ...

A new assessment by IUCN, released during the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress, reveals deepening risks to natural World ...

UNESCO has designated Jamaica's Port Royal as a World Heritage site. Port Royal is known for its history as a pirate haven and its role in the transatlantic slave trade. A 1692 earthquake submerged a ...

The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, effective at the end of 2026. UNESCO is a longstanding organization formed on the heels of World War II with goals of global peace and security. Several ...

The Prambanan Temple Compounds are open every day, all year round, from 6.30AM to 5.30PM. However, it’s probably best to ...

In 1989, the appearance of Petra’s ancient tomb known as the Treasury [Al-Khazneh] in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade electrified moviegoers. Following the film’s release, annual attendance at ...

India's Mountain Railways, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcase 19th-century engineering marvels. These iconic routes, ...