UNESCO World Heritage Site Stories
It has been established that some locals have secretly been abusing the animals, turning them into garbage eaters or “collectors”.
The beautification project is expected to not only provide locals with a serene space for relaxation but also attract more tourists, boosting local bu...
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions dating back over 700 years.
The museum, housed in a 120-year-old facility, features a variety of artefacts, including century-old canoes, fishing traps, and pottery that highligh...
Looting art in times of wars was not new. What made European colonial looting distinctive, though, was that the loot-filled a specific institution, th...
The old town has been inhabited for over 700 years and was designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2001 due to its unique culture and heritage that...
