The Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam, was inscribed on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, being held…
The 57 centrally protected monuments in Hampi are in need of Rs 25 crores in funding to prevent further deterioration. However, over the last five years, the Archaeological Survey of…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
In a collaborative effort aimed at safeguarding one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the Americas, community leaders, UNESCO, and Honduran organizations have united to preserve the Maya site…
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthaapatya Samvad. We wanted to draw the attention of the Indian heritage community to the loss of cultural heritage in Gaza.…
Last week, the Ministry of Culture announced that India will be nominating the ‘Maratha Military Landscape’ for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25. The proposal consists of…
In a bid to showcase the vast cultural and historical tapestry that defines India, enthusiasts, and heritage conservationists are rallying for an expansion of the country’s representation on the prestigious…