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travel-and-tourism1 year ago

"Venice Entry Tax Ineffective in Reducing Tourist Numbers, Critics Claim"

Venice's pilot program of charging a 5-euro entrance fee to manage tourist congestion has been criticized as ineffective, with opponents arguing it failed to deter visitors on peak days. Despite raising 2.19 million euros, critics claim the fee turns Venice into a "museum" and advocate for alternative measures like a free booking system. City officials plan to double the fee next year and continue the program in 2025, while concerns about surveillance and data privacy persist.

via Al Jazeera English|
#entrance-fee#protests#tourism
archaeology1 year ago

"Pompeii's Remarkable Discoveries: Unearthing Ancient Banquet Hall, Trojan War Paintings, and Helen of Troy's Art"

Archaeologists excavating Pompeii uncovered a well-preserved banquet hall adorned with paintings inspired by the Trojan War, likely used for refined entertaining and conversation starters. The discovery was made during a project aimed at preserving the ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. The hall, about 45 feet long and 18 feet wide, features paintings of figures like Helen of Troy and Apollo, and its black walls were designed to hide smoke from oil lamps. This find sheds light on the lifestyle of the middle class and servants in Pompeii, as previous excavations had focused on the city's upper-class residents.

via Fox News|
#ancient-rome#archaeology#banquet-hall
environment2 years ago

16-year-old arrested for felling iconic Sycamore Gap tree in deliberate act of vandalism

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England for the deliberate felling of an ancient tree that stood next to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tree, known as Sycamore Gap, was a beloved icon of the landscape and featured in the film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. The vandalism has caused shock and anger in the local community, and the teenager is currently in police custody assisting with inquiries.

via Al Jazeera English|
#ancient-tree#arrest#environment
archaeology2 years ago

Unearthed Tablets Reveal Ancient Language in Cultic Ritual Text

Archaeologists excavating the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boğazköy-Hattusha in northern Turkey have discovered a previously unknown language within a "cultic ritual text" written in Hittite. The Hittites, one of the world's oldest civilizations, were known for recording rituals in foreign languages. The language, believed to be from the area once called Kalašma, is largely incomprehensible and is being studied further. This is the fourth language found among the clay tablets, with previous discoveries including Luwian, Palaic, and Hattic languages. The study of Hittite languages can shed light on the origins of Western civilization.

via CBS News|
#ancient-tablets#archaeology#excavations
archaeology2 years ago

"Discover the Astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Site in the U.S. That Rivals the Pyramids"

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in southern Ohio, a collection of ancient earthen mounds and walls built by Native Americans nearly 2,000 years ago, have been nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Despite their cultural and historical significance, these sites have been largely ignored and misunderstood. The journey to this recognition has been a grassroots effort led by archaeologists, historians, and Native American tribal officials, who have battled local opposition and national obscurity. The inclusion on the World Heritage List would bring increased tourism, publicity, and long-term obligations to protect and preserve the sites.

via Slate|
#archaeology#hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks#national-park-service
cultural-heritage2 years ago

War-Torn Yemen: The Tragic Fate of Old Sanaa

The Old City of Sanaa, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Yemen, is facing severe damage and decay after nearly a decade of war. The 1,000-year-old rammed-earth buildings are falling apart, and lack of maintenance due to the wartime economic crisis is exacerbating the situation. The Old City's residents, who once thrived on tourism, are now witnessing the loss of their cultural heritage. Despite the challenges, there is hope for recovery and revival in the future.

via Al Jazeera English|
#cultural-heritage#old-city-of-sanaa#preservation
travel2 years ago

"New Visitor Regulations for Greece's Acropolis: Limited Daily Access and Staggered Entry Times"

Starting next month, the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most popular archaeological site, will limit daily visitors to 20,000 and implement hourly visitor caps to prevent overcrowding and bottlenecks. The new rules aim to protect the monument from the negative impacts of excessive tourism. The limits will be implemented on a trial basis from September 4 and permanently from April 1, 2024. Similar visitor caps will also be imposed on other popular archaeological sites in Greece.

via Euronews|
#acropolis#greece#tourism
crime2 years ago

Canadian Teen Vandalizes Toshodaiji Kondo Temple in Nara, Japan

A Canadian teenager has been questioned by police in Japan after carving his name on a wooden pillar of the Toshodaiji Kondo temple complex in Nara, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple, which is a national treasure, was defaced on 7 July. The boy, accompanied by his parents, claimed his actions did not intend to harm Japanese culture. Under Japanese law, damaging important cultural property can result in up to five years in prison or a fine.

via BBC|
#crime#cultural-heritage#japan
crime2 years ago

Canadian Teen Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Japanese Temple

A 17-year-old Canadian tourist was taken in for questioning in Japan after allegedly carving his name into a wooden pillar at the 1,200-year-old Toshodaiji Kondo temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vandalism was witnessed by a Japanese visitor who alerted temple staff. The teenager admitted to the act and is being investigated for violating the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties. This incident follows a similar act of vandalism by a UK tourist at Rome's Colosseum.

via New York Post |
#crime#cultural-property#japanese-temple
culturetravel2 years ago

Unaware Tourist Defaces Ancient Colosseum in Rome

A tourist who defaced the Colosseum in Rome by scratching a love note into its walls has apologized, claiming he was unaware of the monument's historical significance. In a letter to the city's prosecutor and mayor, the tourist expressed remorse for his actions and acknowledged the damage caused to the UNESCO World Heritage site. His attorney has requested a plea bargain to avoid jail time, which is currently being negotiated. The penalties for the damage could include up to five years in prison and a fine of over $16,000.

via The Washington Post|
#apology#colosseum#culturetravel
travel2 years ago

Man discovers ancient underground city in his own basement.

A man in Turkey rediscovered the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu in the 1960s when he knocked down a wall in his basement and found a tunnel. The subterranean city, which once housed 20,000 people, stretches 280 feet below the Earth's surface in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Now part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, Derinkuyu is open to visitors, although they can only explore eight of its 18 levels.

via Insider|
#cappadocia#derinkuyu#travel
travel2 years ago

"Atlantic Ocean's Ancient Citadel Emerges After 1,000 Years"

Mont Saint-Michel, a 1,000-year-old abbey off the coast of France, celebrates its millennium since construction began. The gothic abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has played crucial roles in French history and attracts 1.3 million tourists annually. However, its popularity has caused overcrowding, leading to sustainability efforts such as biofuel buses and urging visitors to explore the wider bay area. The abbey is hosting concerts, conferences, and a visual show to celebrate its birthday.

via CNN|
#france#mont-saint-michel#sustainability
missing-person2 years ago

Mystery surrounds disappearance of American tourist from Mayan ruins.

An American tourist, Raymond Vincent Ashcroft, has disappeared while visiting the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala. He was reported missing on February 3 and has been missing for seven weeks. The Guatemalan authorities have notified Interpol, which issued a yellow notice to help locate him. Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important Mayan archaeological complexes. In 2022, a German tourist was found dead at the park.

via CBS News|
#american-tourist#guatemala#interpol