
17 Golden Buddha Statues Unearthed in Sri Lanka's Ancient Capital
Sri Lankan archaeologists have unearthed 17 gold-plated Buddha statues from a UNESCO World Heritage site, marking a significant discovery.
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Sri Lankan archaeologists have unearthed 17 gold-plated Buddha statues from a UNESCO World Heritage site, marking a significant discovery.

The Dholeshwar Hanafia Jame Mosque stands as a 150-year-old testament to Bangladesh's rich religious and architectural heritage.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
UNESCO has listed locations including a Lebanese castle captured by Israeli forces and an archaeological site in the West Bank as World Heritage in Danger.

The ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, recently bombarded by Israel, has been added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in danger.

The United Nations is poised to designate several new sites as World Heritage in Danger, citing threats from conflict and climate change.

UNESCO members are set to vote on adding several sites to the 'World Heritage in Danger' list, highlighting the growing threats from conflict and climate change.

Here are key facts about the Paracel and Spratly Islands, World Book Capital, and the Congo Rainforest.

Discover the remarkable Haenyo women of Jeju Island, South Korea, who dive deep into the sea without oxygen tanks.
