Casson Mann works on World Heritage cave-painting site
http://www.designweek.co.uk/news/casson-mann-works-on-world-heritage-cave-painting-site/3035643.article
The consultancy was part of a successful consortium bid with Norwegian architect Snøhetta, which won a four way pitch to take on the £40 million visitor experience project at the Lascaux Caves in Southern France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ...
Zimbabwe, a world of wonders
http://tehrantimes.com/life-style/103551-zimbabwe-a-world-of-wonders/
It is a unique and fascinating tourist destination, endowed with many wonders, such as its warm and friendly people and unique culture, its rich history and heritage, its pristine wildlife and nature reserves, the majestic Victoria Falls, the Great ...
Turkey: Istanbul might lose world heritage status, media
http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/politics/2012/11/26/Turkey-Istanbul-might-lose-world-heritage-status-media_7861127.html
The Turkish section of the International Council on Sites and Monuments has submitted a report to UNESCO, which might instead place Istanbul on a list of endangered world heritage sites, according to Taraf daily. Built on three gigantic pylons planted ...
China Grand Canal seeks world heritage status
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-11/22/c_131992236.htm
22 (Xinhua) -- The Grand Canal, the longest artificial waterway in the world, will bid for UNESCO World Heritage status, according to the cultural heritage bureau of east China's Jiangsu Province. The bureau will aim for the canal to be entered on the ...
ASI site management plans for heritage monuments on anvil
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/asi-site-management-plans-for-heritage-monuments-on-anvil/article4133833.ece
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is planning to prepare site management plans for world heritage monuments in Tamil Nadu on the lines of the one adopted in Hampi, Karnataka, according to G. Maheshwari, ASI Superintending Archaeologist.
ESO represents Oman on youth world heritage stage
http://www.ameinfo.com/eso-represents-oman-youth-world-heritage-320021
The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) recently represented Oman at the 40th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in Kyoto, Japan. The World Heritage Convention was adopted by UNESCO in 1972 and seeks to encourage the ...
Jarrow museum looks to the future
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/lifestyle/entertainment/jarrow-museum-looks-to-the-future-1-5168518
In May, a campaign to secure World Heritage Site status for the twin monastic site of Wearmouth-Jarrow was dramatically scrapped. The decision was taken just hours after the Gazette revealed the bid was the subject of a critical report by the ...
Global goal for Cornish mining heritage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20436069
The Cornish Mining World Heritage site team has included this aspiration in a new planning strategy document for the next five years. Cornish miners took their technology to at least 175 places around the world - including in Australia and Mexico.
