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Near East: Ephesus added to UNESCO World Heritage list
The ancient city of Ephesus in western Turkey has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List following a vote in Bonn on July 5.Ephesus [Credit: DHA]The move came just a day after Diyarbakir’s wall and its nearby Hevsel Gardens were added to the list as well.Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Permanent Representative of Turkey to UNESCO …
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North America: 18th century Spanish-built Alamo fort in San Antonio awarded World Heritage status
The 18th century Spanish-built San Antonio Missions in Texas in the United States, including Alamo, were awarded world heritage status by the UN's cultural body on Sunday.The Alamo, in San Antonio, Texas, has been awarded World Heritage status [Credit: Mark Harris/Getty Images]UNESCO's World Heritage Committee approved the listing…
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More Stuff: Herculaneum closed to tourists, staff shortage blamed
The ancient site of Herculaneum near Pompeii in southern Italy was shut to the public Monday afternoon because of a staff shortage that officials blamed on understaffing.Herculaneum [Credit: Alamy]The Superintendent for Cultural Heritage responsible for the sites at Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabia said in a statement that the clos…
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