Heritage news

Here are some recent news articles related to heritage:

Cultural Heritage

  1. UNESCO adds 19 new sites to World Heritage List: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added 19 new sites to its World Heritage List, including the ancient city of Petra in Jordan and the historic city of Plovdiv in Bulgaria. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Egypt discovers new ancient city: Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a new ancient city in the desert oasis of Bahariya, which dates back to the Roman period. (Source: CNN)

Historic Preservation

  1. Historic Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen in 2024: The historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was damaged in a fire in 2019, is expected to reopen in 2024 after a major restoration project. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. London's iconic Tower Bridge to undergo major renovation: Tower Bridge, one of London's most iconic landmarks, is set to undergo a major renovation project to repair and upgrade its aging infrastructure. (Source: The Guardian)

Museums and Galleries

  1. New museum dedicated to African American history opens in Washington D.C.: The National Museum of African American History and Culture has opened a new exhibit on the history of African American music, featuring artifacts and interactive displays. (Source: NPR)
  2. Louvre Abu Dhabi opens new exhibit on Islamic art: The Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened a new exhibit on Islamic art, featuring over 300 works of art from the 7th to the 19th centuries. (Source: The Art Newspaper)

Heritage Tourism

  1. Tourism boom in Jordan's ancient city of Petra: The ancient city of Petra in Jordan has seen a significant increase in tourism, with over 1 million visitors in 2022. (Source: The Jordan Times)
  2. New heritage trail launched in India's Rajasthan: A new heritage trail has been launched in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which takes visitors through some of the region's most historic cities and landmarks. (Source: The Hindu)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles related to heritage. I hope you find them interesting!