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Archaeologists in Turkey have identified massive structures below a Roman-era castle

The multistory, below-ground structures in Diyarbakir — ID'ed by using ground-penetrating radar — may have sheltered some 10,000 people during wartime many centuries ago, archaeologists believe.

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A stitch in time

Art conservators Namita Jaspal, Nilabh Sinha, Sreekumar Menon & Sujatha Shankar bridge gap b/w art & history in India. Namita restored wall paintings at Golden Temple & Banda Singh Bahadur's angrakha. Nilabh restored 12th Century Mangyu temple complex & Flora Fountain. Sreekumar worked on Sumda Chun, awarded by UNESCO. Sujatha…

The Hindu

The fruits of Palestine and their symbolism

Beyond their simple colours and shapes, these fruits carry the weight of history, shared culture, and loss.

Al Jazeera

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Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Heritage council says underground zip wire would ruin Lake District ‘tranquility’

Advisory body to Unesco says plans by owners of quarry in Langdale valley will ‘contribute to disruption’

The Guardian - UK

Will the British Museum give back the Elgin Marbles? History explained

Greece argues that the scupltures were obtained illegally, while the UK says they were not

Evening Standard

Unesco removes ‘hurtful’ document claiming Tasmanian Aboriginal people ‘extinct’

Inaccurate statement by the International Union for Conservation of Nature made as part of the 1982 process for world heritage status for Tasmanian wilderness area

The Guardian - AU

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Spain can help India deal with illegal trafficking of cultural items: Spanish Culture Minister Iceta

Spain’s Culture Minister, Miquel Iceta spoke to The Hindu, describing India as a “cultural superpower” and expressed concern about illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and destruction of heritage of in Ukraine

The Hindu

Revival of Stonehenge road tunnel plan triggers new legal challenge

Campaigners to return to the courts after planned two-mile tunnel near site, blocked in 2021, is greenlit again

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners launch fresh Stonehenge road legal challenge

The plans involve overhauling eight miles of the A303, including digging a two-mile tunnel.

The Independent UK

Kaziranga to get its first woman director

Sonali Ghosh to become first woman Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mary Victoria Leiter Curzon, wife of Viceroy, played key role in its birth in 1904. Park is home to 2,613 greater one-horned rhinos & boasts of high tiger density. Ghosh to take charge…

The Hindu

9 of the best things to do in Tunisia

How to best explore this impressive part of nothern Africa, whether you want to visit ancient Roman ruins, explore stretches of the Sahara or simply relax on the beach

The Independent UK

Slavery stole Africans' ideas as well as their bodies: reparations should reflect this

In a speech to mark Unesco’s campaign for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UN secretary-general António Guterres told the United Nations general assembly earlier this year that the inequalities created by 400 years of the transatlantic chattel trade persist to this day. “We can draw a…

The Conversation

9 of the best things to do in Saudi Arabia

From craters worth exploring to vast skyscrapers, there’s plenty to fill your time in this Middle East kingdom

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6 best experience holidays to explore Tunisia

How to have the ultimate Tunisian holiday, from camping on the Saharan dunes to discovering Roman Africa

France 24

Europe’s tourist numbers bounce back after Covid – for better or worse

Tourist numbers in Europe this summer have returned to almost pre-Covid levels, with especially high demand from North American travellers. But the summer season has been far from smooth, with holidaymakers encountering heatwaves, wildfires and the return of overcrowding at some of Europe’s most popular sights. Some of the troubles…

The Guardian - UK

Outrage at plans to develop Turkey’s cultural heritage sites

Archaeologists fear dangerous precedent if court approves new beach facilities at site of Phaselis on the Mediterranean coast

The Independent UK

7 of the best cheap holidays for couples, from weekend breaks to beach holidays

Enjoy budget breaks with your beloved without breaking the bank

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12 of the best things to do in Oman

The must-do activities when visiting this oft-overlooked Gulf state

The Times of India

UNESCO World Heritage site Kalka-Shimla railway line affected by heavy rain and floods

The relentless rain and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has caused tremendous loss of life and property, the most recent one being the historic 94-km Kalka-Shimla railway line. The railway line is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Time Princess celebrates cultural heritage - and its third anniversary - with a Flamenco-themed event

In an official partnership with Spain's Museo del Baile Flamenco

The Independent UK

A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both

Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching

The Independent UK

The 7 best holiday destinations to explore Oman

Thinking of a holiday to this strikingly beautiful Gulf country? Here’s how to make the most of your trip

The Independent UK

8 of the best things to do in Bahrain

From world heritage sites to race tracks, here’s how to see the best of this small Gulf nation

The Conversation

Why a ban on cellphones in schools might be more of a distraction than the problem it’s trying to fix

The National Party’s promised ban on cellphones in schools has been touted by leader Christopher Luxon as a “common sense” and “practical” way to address New Zealand’s poor academic achievement.

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