05/10/2023

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UNESCO World Heritage: 42 new sites inscribed

The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee concluded on Monday 25 September and inscribed 42 new sites and approved the extension of 5 sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The Committee inscribed:  42 new sites, of which 33 are cultural sites and 9 are natural sites. These sites will now benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world. They will also have access to new opportunities for technical and financial assistance from UNESCO. These inscriptions bring...