The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization works to preserve significant and inspirational places worldwide. Designated World Heritage sites, they are as diverse as Yellowstone Nationa ...

Lebanon's heritage sites have faced increasing threat-and in some case outright damage-from Israeli air strikes.

The UN cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday it would consider enhanced protection of ancient sites in Lebanon after a wave of ...

Part of a canal in Greater Manchester should become a world heritage site, an MP has said. Lisa Smart, the Liberal Democrat ...

Travel through time and explore the rich history of Buddhism with these 10 renowned temples. Learn about their unique ...

Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon have damaged and threatened several important monuments, while Baalbek ...

More than 100 Lebanese lawmakers appealed to the United Nations on Thursday to ensure the preservation of heritage sites in ...

Dinorwic has become a magnet for tourists eager for a peek into a different world. The quarry is now part of an UNESCO World ...

"Such recognition would not only attract global interest and boost local tourism, but ensure that the locks are protected and ...

In recent days, Israeli attacks have come “perilously close” to striking a UN-designated world heritage site in east Lebanon, ...

The UN's cultural body on Thursday said it will meet this month to consider enhanced protection of cultural sites in Lebanon as Israeli presses its bombardment campaign against Hezbollah.

A robust management plan to continue to protect the Outstanding Universal Value of the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site ...