Explore the latest additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage Cultural Sites

World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with cultural, historical, or scientific significance protected under a UNESCO convention.

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The 46th session in New Delhi approved 24 new inscriptions, including 19 cultural sites.

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Royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom in Assam, featuring sacred burial mounds.

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Architectural ensemble representing the ideal order of the Chinese capital.

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A cultural landscape with traditional rural settlements and wooden architecture.

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Archaeological remains of the Medes civilisation, a significant ancient capital.

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Caves complex with over 50,000 years of human interaction with the rainforest.

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Historic Swahili city with sophisticated water management and trade network.

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Historic gold and silver mining site with preserved traditional mining methods.

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