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A look at some of the world’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added 24 new sites to their list for 2024. From a Scottish bog to a crucial stop for migratory birds in China, we take a look at some of the world’s newest protected sites.

By Laura Barrón-López, Lorna Baldwin

World Sep 17

Tell es-Sultan archeological site in Jericho
UNESCO adds ruins near ancient Jericho to list of World Heritage Sites in Palestine

A U.N. conference voted Sunday to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank 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…

By Associated Press

Science Dec 02

Climate change damaging more World Heritage sites, report says

Sixteen World Heritage sites have deteriorated since the last World Heritage Outlook was released three years ago, while only eight improved, said the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

By Associated Press

Science Aug 05

5 deep sea wonders may become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO wants to expand its list of Word Heritage Sites to include ecosystems within the depths of the open ocean.

By Harry Zahn

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