World Heritage

World heritage: 55 sites in danger; Mali and Uzbekistan added to list

Fifty-five out of a total of 1,052 heritage sites around the world feature on the UN cultural organisation's World Heritage in Danger list.

Great Barrier Reef 'not dying', Australia insists after worst coral die-off on record

The Great Barrier Reef is "not dying", Australia insisted Friday as it updated Unesco on efforts to protect the natural wonder while scientists blasted a lack of urgency in dealing with climate change.

Sikkim's Khangchendzonga National Park now in Unesco 'heritage' list

The Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, home to dozens of lofty mountain peaks, 18 glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and some unique flora and fauna, has been named India's first "Mixed World Heritage Site" by Unesco.

Unesco suspends world heritage meeting in Istanbul after Turkey coup attempt

The Unesco meeting, which began last Sunday, was deciding whether to give world heritage protection to 29 sites across the world.

Australian govt spells out plans to protect Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Government detailed on Monday how it will ban dumping of all dredge soil in the Great Barrier Reef

Photos: PM unveils restored Humayun's Tomb in Delhi

The PM unveiled the Humayun's Tomb, after Archaeological Survey of India took up the job of restoring the 16th century Mughal tomb complex six years ago. The complex, a World Heritage site, has been carefully painted and refurbished under a grant from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. Here are the photos from the inauguration ceremony.

Wikipedia's bold bid for World Heritage status

The Wikimedia Foundation plans to apply for a UNESCO World Heritage label. But can a virtual site claim to be “a masterpiece of human creative genius" of universal human value?