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LOOK: The 14 Most Endangered Heritage Sites In Europe

Posted 05.19.2013 | World
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Some of the most important cultural sites in Europe are in danger of disappearing. Last month, landmarks preservation group Europa Nostra shortlist...

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Mount Fuji To Be Recognized With World Heritage Honor

AP | Posted 05.01.2013 | Travel
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TOKYO -- Japan's iconic Mount Fuji looks likely to win recognition as a World Heritage site. The Agency for Cultural Affairs issued a notice Wednesda...

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The World's Most Expensive Itinerary Is Extremely Thorough

Posted 03.19.2013 | Travel
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An aggressive new itinerary offered by London-based luxury agency Hurlingham Travel gives discerning travelers the chance to see every single UNESCO ...

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PHOTOS: The World's Second Best Heritage Site?

Posted 02.09.2013 | Travel
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This stone circle beat out Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal. And, no, it's not Stonehenge.

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Protected Wildlife Area In Africa Declared A World Heritage Site

Posted 07.09.2012 | Green
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By OurAmazingPlanet Staff: A massive swath of lush forest that straddles the borders of three African nations and is home to crowds of elephants, g...

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And The Newest World Heritage Sites Are...

Posted 07.02.2012 | Travel
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A group of 26 iconic, fantastic and endangered places around the globe are the latest entrants on the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Among ...

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PHOTOS: 10 Best World Heritage Sites

Posted 06.05.2012 | Travel
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The last time we checked in with UNESCO's World Heritage List, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (phew!) was adding...

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Five Natural Sites Where Humans Threaten Biodiversity (PHOTOS)

Laura DiMugno | Posted 04.29.2012 | Green
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Laura DiMugno

Sadly, 35 of 200+ sites designated as natural World Heritage properties are considered in danger and face threats such as pollution, human armed conflict, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization, and unchecked tourism and development.

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Travelogue: 100th Anniversary Of Machu Picchu Discovery

Olga Bonfiglio | Posted 03.16.2012 | Travel
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Olga Bonfiglio

Machu Picchu sits 9,090 feet above sea level and 300 miles south of Lima. It is one of the most visited places in South America with 250,000 visitors per year

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Palestine Can Now Protect Its Heritage Sites

hyperallergic.com | Posted 01.03.2012 | Arts
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On Monday, Palestinians were finally admitted to the cultural body of the United Nations, UNESCO, as a full member. The move, which ignited the ire of...

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PHOTOS: Which Is The Most Interesting Heritage Site On UNESCO's Endangered List?

Posted 08.28.2011 | World
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Tuesday's addition of tropical rainforests in Honduras and Indonesia to UNESCO's endangered world heritage site list is a sobering reminder that, with...

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New Additions To List Of Endangered World Heritage Sites

AP | Posted 08.28.2011 | Green
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PARIS -- UNESCO has added tropical rainforests in Honduras and Indonesia to its list of endangered world heritage sites. The Rio Platano Biosphere Re...

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What Are Whales Telling Us About the Earth?

Dr. Reese Halter | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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It's time to end the whale hunt and grant amnesty to these magnificent creatures that are helping us survive on our planet -- by determining how quickly global warming is occurring.

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Pompeii's 'House Of The Gladiators' Collapses

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
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ROME — A 2,000-year-old house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was once used by gladiators to train before combat, collapsed Saturday...

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UNESCO: Bablyon Historic Site Damaged By US In Iraq

AP | KIM GAMEL | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
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BAGHDAD — Iraq's U.S.-led invaders inflicted serious damage on Babylon, driving heavy machinery over sacred paths, bulldozing hilltops and diggi...

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