Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay.
In an unprecedented celebration of cultural heritage and athleticism, the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay is set to embark on a journey through UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This innovative initiative,…
Scores of megalithic graves disappear in Telangana
Recently some heritage enthusiasts were shocked to note that hundreds of megalithic graves have disappeared from Adraspalle village, Telangana and only about 50 burial sites remain. Ten years ago a…
€5 tourist tax implemented in Venice but it may not solve all of the city’s problems
On April 25 Venice implemented its experimental €5 tourist tax for day visitors. The tax is directed towards curbing the city’s over-tourism problem and projecting the World Heritage site. However,…
Boersen building in Copenhagen catches fire; are Indian monuments equipped for disaster management?
Disaster struck the former stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building is one of the oldest structures in the city. The building was undergoing extensive restoration for the occasion…
Iran’s Heritage Under Threat
Concerns over the preservation of Iran’s rich cultural heritage have escalated following remarks by Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, expressing alarm over insufficient funding for the maintenance…
Stonehenge at the risk of losing its WHS status?
The High Court in the UK rejects campaigners’ case against renewed plans to build a road near Stonehenge. The proposed project threatens Stonehenge’s prestigious World Heritage Site (WHS) tag. Proposed…
London introduces an inventive toolkit designed to assist historic homes owners to combat challenges of climate adaptation
The City of London Corporation, in partnership with Purcell Architects, renowned for their expertise in heritage, has introduced a groundbreaking open-access toolkit. This toolkit is specifically crafted to assist owners…
Bombay HC takes a stance to preserve Konkan’s ancient rocks
In a significant development aimed at preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, the Bombay High Court has directed the collaboration between UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and ASI…
Missing monuments, ASI delists 18 monuments
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed intentions to delist 18 monuments under its protection due to their perceived reduced national importance. This marks the first large scale exercise…
Damage Threatens Great Wall of China
In a concerning development, reports have emerged of significant damage to sections of the iconic Great Wall of China in Shanxi Province. The Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site…