UNESCO News

1. Lumbini archaeological survey begins ‎ Himalayan Times - 2 hours ago According to UNESCO Nepal, the panel will work to identify the locations of archaeological remains below the surface so that development of facilities for ... Intl archaeologists embark on survey of Buddha's birthplace ‎ - Himalayan Times UN-backed project to conserve Buddha's birthplace in Nepal begins ‎ - UN News Centre all 8 news articles »

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2. Keibul Lamjao tops UNESCO priorities ‎ E-Pao.net - 2 hours ago ... proposed list of UNESCO for declaration as natural heritage site of the world, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) Dr S Singsit has announced. ...

3. Croatia Tour Features UNESCO World Heritage Monuments ‎ PR.com (press release) - 2 hours ago Also included is the best preserved Roman amphitheater in the world in city of Pula, which is not under UNESCO protection. Local professors and scholars are ...

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4. UNESCO Regional Office to be Awarded in Cuba ‎ National Turk English - 8 hours ago The UNESCO Regional Office for Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean was awarded the Fernando Ortiz award by the foundation of the same name, ...

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5. Bill sets €360000 for UNESCO heritage sites for 2012 ‎ Caboodle.hu - 13 hours ago Under a new bill some 100 million forints (EUR 360000) is planned to be allocated for the preservation of Hungary's UNESCO World Heritage sites under the ...

6. Equador's capital Quito named as culture capital ‎ Sify - 19 hours ago Quito (Equador), Jan 11 (IANS) Equador's capital city Quito has been recognised by Unesco as the 'Latin American Capital of Culture 2011' - a title that is ...

7. Musicians seek UNESCO nod ‎ Viet Nam News - 1 day ago The event aims to earn the traditional music the status of a world intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Proponents of this cause believe that don ca tai ... Vietnam folk music in line for UNESCO credit ‎ - VietNamNet Bridge International seminar on “The art of Đờn ca tài tử” ‎ - SGGP all 3 news articles »

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8. Emilbek Kaptagaev heads Kyrgyz National Commission for UNESCO ‎ 24 - 19 hours ago Emilbek Kaptagaev headed Kyrgyz National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). ...

9. A foodie tour of Mexico ‎ Stuff.co.nz - 7 hours ago It is this sort of ancient dish that last year led UNESCO to list Mexico's ... While UNESCO'S World Heritage list recognises historic and natural wonders, ...

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10. Iran downgrades tomb of Esther and Mordechai ‎ Jewish Telegraphic Agency - 5 hours ago "It is perhaps time for UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee to establish instruments for the universal protection of holy sites," Samuels concluded.