From underwater pirate cities to secret Chinese tombs, UNESCO just minted some of the planet's most extraordinary ...

UNESCO has added 26 new locations to its World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 sites recognized globally for their ...

Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the ...

All of the new places added to the list this year have “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one out of 10 ...

Another new update to the World Heritage list was the Peruaçu River Canyon in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a stunning canyon with ...

Glide over the enchanting West Lake in China with stunning drone footage showcasing its tranquil waters, elegant pagodas, and lush greenery. Witness the serene beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage ...

A new study published in Ecology and Society challenges the long-standing division between natural and cultural heritage within the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The research, titled "Bridging ...

“The United States is home to some of Earth’s most incredible natural wonders, and today, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge takes an important step toward joining the ranks of the world ...

Recent research indicates that speakers of Indigenous languages often live in or near United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Natural World Heritage Sites (WHSs).

Press Release: On 12 September 2024, the 15 selected UNESCO designated sites from Europe and North America participating in the ‘Promoting sustainable development through UNESCO’s programmes and sites ...

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee named a site in the Gaza Strip — Saint Hilarion Monastery, or Tell Umm Amer — to both its "World Heritage" and "World Heritage In Danger" lists in late July ...