Languages are not merely tools of communication; they are carriers of culture, tradition, and history. Over thousands of years, while many languages have faded into obscurity, some ancient languages have…
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery was made at Gran Pajatén, a pre-Hispanic site within the Río Abiseo National Park in Peru’s San Martín region. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced that…
A contentious debate has arisen surrounding the preservation of Tell Al Sayyagh, an archaeological site within the historic city of Kufa in Iraq. This dispute reflects a broader and intensifying…
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad. We wanted to draw attention to the recent case of vandalism at a WHS in Mumbai.**** A serious act…
Asia is home to 268 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other region in the world. However, 22 of these cultural and natural sites are currently listed as endangered.…
The Indian government has recently taken a significant step towards recognising the country’s geological heritage by submitting ten geological sites to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for consideration as…
Sudan’s rich cultural heritage is under severe threat as mass looting and illicit trafficking of artefacts escalate during the country’s ongoing civil war. The trafficking of Sudanese artefacts has raised…
Researchers from Yamagata University in Japan have identified 303 new geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The findings were published in the Proceedings…
Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, following three consecutive days of persistent rainfall. Videos of the waterlogged garden within the…
The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in India, concluded on Wednesday, July 31, leaving delegates reflecting on their rewarding experiences and expressing gratitude for India’s exceptional hosting.…