Two ancient Iranian spots nominated for World Heritage sites
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/12/31/281098/unesco-to-assess-2-iranian-sites/
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is slated to review the nominated spots for inscribing at the World Heritage Sites' list, said Deputy head of Iranian Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) for cultural ...
Explore the latest World Heritage Sites in 2013 (Photo Gallery)
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2012 saw an additional 26 sites of natural and cultural importance added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Why not add a few of these to your 2013 travel list? Take a look at the new additions here: ...
Potala Palace is most recommended World Heritage site
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Travel/Chunk-HT-UI-TravelSectionPage-TravelStories/Potala-Palace-is-most-recommended-World-Heritage-site/Article1-981850.aspx
"When TripAdvisor users write a review about a hotel, a restaurant or a sight located near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are asked to answer a survey about their experience on the site and if they would recommend the site," explains the world's ...
STONEHENGE TOUR - THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE ON NEW YEAR MORNING
http://www.travpr.com/pr-20661-stonehenge-tour-the-world.html
STONEHENGE TOUR - THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE ON NEW YEAR MORNING. Industry: Tours. The question of who built Stonehenge is largely unanswered, even today. Whoever built it, whatever viewpoint is brought to it and whatever its original purpose ...
Philippines scored global heritage successes in 2012
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/83499/philippines-scored-global-heritage-successes-in-2012
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordillera were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1995 for being ?a dramatic testimony to a? communal system of rice production? an outstanding example of land use resulting from a harmonious interaction ...
Flooding hits trade but Ironbridge World Heritage Site remains open
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/environment/2012/12/28/flooding-hits-trade-but-ironbridge-world-heritage-site-remains-open/
Flood barriers are up in the main street in Ironbridge to protect homes and businesses in the World Heritage Site from the River Severn flood water. Charlotte Baker, spokesman for Telford & Wrekin Council, said: ?Although flood barriers remain in place ...
ASI to seek World Heritage Site status for Badami and Aihole
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/asi-to-seek-world-heritage-site-status-for-badami-and-aihole/article4240704.ece
The temple towns of Badami and Aihole that represent the architectural splendour of the Chalukya dynasty are close to being considered for the World Heritage Site status. The Dharwad Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India will submit a proposal ...
Nairobi Convention calls for cooperation on marine World Heritage in Indian ...
http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/967
During the recent 7th Conference of the Parties for the Nairobi Convention (December 2012, Maputo, Mozambique), dedicated to "Partnering for a Healthy Western Indian Ocean", important discussions on the potential for new Marine World Heritage sites in ...
