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world-heritage2 years ago

UNESCO Designates Ancient Jericho Ruins as World Heritage Site, Igniting Controversy

The United Nations World Heritage Committee has designated the Tell es-Sultan archaeological site in Jericho, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as a "World Heritage Site in Palestine." The site contains ruins dating back to the ninth millennium BCE and is considered one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. The decision has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority but has sparked ire from Israel, who sees it as another example of the politicization of UNESCO by the Palestinians.

via CNN|
#israel#jericho#palestine
world-news2 years ago

UNESCO Adds Prehistoric Palestinian Site and Ancient Jericho Ruins to World Heritage List, Sparking Controversy

The United Nations World Heritage Committee has voted to list the prehistoric ruins near the ancient city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage Site in Palestine. The site, known as Tell es-Sultan, contains evidence of one of humanity's first-known villages and an important Bronze-Age town. Israel has criticized the decision, calling it a "cynical ploy," while the Palestinian Authority welcomed the designation, stating that it testifies to the authenticity and history of the Palestinian people.

via Al Jazeera English|
#israel#palestine#prehistoric-ruins
world-affairs2 years ago

UNESCO Recognizes Ancient Jericho Ruins as World Heritage Site, Igniting Controversy

UNESCO has voted to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision likely to anger Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognize a Palestinian state. The ruins, located at the Tell es-Sultan archaeological site, date back to the ninth millennium B.C. and are outside the ancient city itself. Israel, although having quit UNESCO in 2019, remains a party to the World Heritage Convention and sent a delegation to the meeting. The designation of the site has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority, while there has been no immediate comment from Israel.

via PBS NewsHour|
#israel#jericho#palestine
international-relations2 years ago

"UNESCO Designates Ancient Jericho Ruins as Palestinian World Heritage Site"

UNESCO has voted to list the ruins near the ancient city of Jericho as a "World Heritage Site in Palestine," a move that is likely to anger Israel. The decision was made at a UN conference in Saudi Arabia and refers to the Tel es-Sultan archaeological site, which contains prehistoric ruins dating back to the ninth millennium B.C. Israel, which controls the territory, does not recognize a Palestinian state and withdrew from UNESCO in 2019 over previous steps it deemed as diminishing the Jewish connection to the Holy Land. Jericho joins three other UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Palestine.

via The Times of Israel|
#international-relations#israel#jericho
world-news2 years ago

"UNESCO Designates Ancient Ruins near Jericho as World Heritage Site"

The United Nations committee under UNESCO has voted to declare the ruins near the ancient city of Jericho in Palestine a World Heritage Site, angering some Israeli officials. The declaration specifically applies to the prehistoric site known as Tell es-Sultan or "Ancient Jericho," and not the city's Jewish or Christian historical significance. Israel had previously quit UNESCO in 2019, citing bias against the country. The Biden administration has expressed its intent to rejoin UNESCO and has sought funding for the organization.

via Fox News|
#israel#jericho#palestine
travel-and-tourism2 years ago

Venice Faces Heritage Danger as UNESCO Recommends Listing

UNESCO has recommended that Venice, one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations, be added to its heritage danger list due to long-standing problems including mass tourism, development projects, and climate change. The draft resolution argues that these issues are causing deterioration and damage to the city's cultural and social identity, threatening its integrity. Venice has been grappling with weather-related problems such as droughts and flooding, while overtourism remains an ongoing issue. The Italian government has yet to respond to the recommendation.

via CNN|
#climate-change#overtourism#travel-and-tourism
culture2 years ago

Stonehenge Celebrates Summer Solstice with Thousands of Visitors.

Thousands of people, including druids and hippies, gathered at Stonehenge in southern England to celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day in the northern hemisphere. The World Heritage site was open to the public for an extended period inside the stone circle, and druids performed dawn rituals in their traditional white robes. Stonehenge, one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments, was built on the flat lands of Salisbury Plain in stages starting 5,000 years ago.

via Euronews|
#culture#druids#salisbury-plain
travel2 years ago

Neuschwanstein Castle seeks UNESCO recognition after successful referendum.

Residents in Schwangau, Germany have voted in favor of designating Neuschwanstein Castle as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The castle, which is one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions, will now be submitted for consideration to UNESCO in Paris in 2024. Neuschwanstein Castle is said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle and is a mixture of various styles that included towers, chapels, and arches.

via DW (English)|
#germany#neuschwanstein-castle#tourism