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Unesco’s winning designs for Mosul mosque are redrawn
An international restoration plan has been revised after the foundations of an ancient prayer hall were discovered at the site of the Al-Nuri mosque
Unesco under pressure to pull world heritage meeting from Russia
UK culture minister, Auschwitz Memorial and Europa Nostra call for the June event to be relocated following Russian invasion of Ukraine
New concerns for the Bamiyan Valley's future in Taliban hands surface on anniversary of monumental Buddhas' destruction
Evidence of encroaching development, looting and a new coal depot near the site poses major threats to its status—and its future
Unesco 'gravely concerned' about damage to Ukrainian cultural heritage
The UN body is monitoring heritage sites by satellite and plans a meeting with Ukrainian museum directors to safeguard collections
Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley will collapse in the next ten years if looting and neglect continue, former Unesco representative warns
An increase in illegal development and excavations is damaging the structural integrity of the World Heritage Site that has stood for more than 1,000 years
Saudi Arabia-led campaign puts Arabic calligraphy on Unesco heritage list
Proposal was put forward by 16 Arabic-speaking countries
Unesco strikes partnership deal with Saudi agency to develop AlUla region's rich heritage
Agreement covers developing archaeological programmes and paves the way for kingdom's ambitious long-term plans to attract tourists to the region
'We don’t know when last orders will be called at the last chance saloon': how culture is feeling the climate change heat
Guardians of world’s cultural heritage must mount the parapet and lead in the climate change battle
British Museum should review its position on the Parthenon Marbles, Unesco body says
Greece's culture minister says the issue is of intergovernmental nature rather than a matter for the British Museum
Looted Gilgamesh tablet returned to Iraq
The ancient cuneiform, once fated to be displayed at the Museum of the Bible, was sold by Christie’s for $1.7m to the owners of the arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby
Unesco report reveals extent of Russian threat to Crimean heritage
Since the annexation in 2014, Russia has been persecuting the Tatar population and appropriating monuments
Unesco calls for Afghanistan’s heritage to be protected—but how will it seek enforcement?
UK government agrees that new regime must "safeguard the full diversity of Afghan culture"
Sacred rock-hewn churches at risk as rebel forces take control of Ethiopia's Unesco World Heritage Site Lalibela
Historic town, a holy site for millions of Orthodox Christians, caught up in widening Tigray conflict
Controversial Stonehenge tunnel is unlawful, High Court rules
Judge concludes that UK transport secretary failed to consider alternatives to the scheme or assessed the ‘risk of harm’ to the Unesco site
Ancient rock art complex Hima listed as Saudi Arabia's sixth Unesco World Heritage site
Global heritage body's decision boosts Saudi government's efforts to promote an open image of the country
Liverpool should not be punished for its modern vision
The UK city has been stripped of its World Heritage status. Walter Aubrey Thomas, who designed some of its most famous buildings, would have objected, says his great-grandson
Liverpool loses Unesco world heritage status—'really disappointed' mayor plans appeal
Committee finds that construction projects have reduced cultural value
The IPCC’s predictions of sea-level rise are why Italy should beg Unesco to put Venice on its at risk list
It would support the difficult measures the government will have to enact to save Venice from certain death. But Unesco is toothless
Now is the time for Unesco to call Venice's authorities to order
For decades, short-termism and conflicting interests have prevented a sustainable plan for Venice from being developed or enacted
Seven sites, including Venice, may be added to Unesco in Danger list
Of the 53 sites on the list—which will be reviewed at a committee meeting next month—only four are in the West
Unesco warns that Stonehenge will go on its danger list unless plans to build tunnel beneath it are modified
World Heritage Site status may also be removed from Liverpool's waterfront after excessive development
The damnation of Venice: locals are being systematically driven out by officials who are selling off sites for tourism
Venetians are leaving the city in thousands because rents are unaffordable, while more than 11% of social housing stands empty
Amazon's plans to build massive warehouse near Roman aqueduct in south of France cause concern
Locals say the construction will be a "wart" on the way to Pont du Gard, a Unesco world heritage site, and will harm the surrounding environment
Unesco issues three key recommendations to help museums following report that reveals scale of Covid-19 crisis
Among the innumerable concerns expressed by international institutions are loss of public funding, threats to the security of collections and a decrease in visitors
Only connect: Icomos and Europa Nostra join up to influence European Union’s one trillion euro Green Deal
Conservation experts and lobby group launch a Green Paper to put Europe’s heritage at the heart of the EU’s greening policy
After objections, Cambodian government rejects proposal for theme park on the outskirts of the Angkor Wat temple complex
Culture and Fine Arts Ministry signals a potential openness to a scaled-down proposal
Proposed resort and water park threaten ancient heritage of Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Unesco has expressed alarm that the development will encroach onto the protected zone of the World Heritage site
Stonehenge: could a road tunnel ruin the ancient site?
Plus, French museums revolt against lockdown closures and artist Crystal Fischetti on Karla Black
From lockdowns to looting: how Covid-19 has taken a toll on world's threatened heritage sites
Sites of major importance—many in regions already ravaged by conflict—are contending with security problems and funding shortfalls