A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding the Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites in western Japan to the World Cultural Heritage List.
The recommendation was issued on June 6, 2026. The sites are located in the Nara region and represent ancient capitals. The panel's decision follows evaluations of the archaeological value of the locations. If approved, the sites would gain international recognition under UNESCO guidelines.
Die Regierung von Uttar Pradesh hat 39 Stätten, von Siedlungshügeln aus der Zeit um 1000 v. Chr. und Überresten aus der Kuschana-Ära bis hin zu Kolonialbauten, in ihre Liste der staatlich geschützten Denkmäler aufgenommen. Das Archäologische Beratungskomitee genehmigte die Aufnahme bei einem kürzlichen Überprüfungstreffen. Beamte betonten die Entwicklung eines „Kuschana-Pfads“ im gesamten Bundesstaat.
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UNESCO officials visited South Korea last week to review preparations for the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan. A four-member team inspected the BEXCO convention center and nearby accommodations, according to the Korea Heritage Service. The visit precedes the 48th session scheduled for July 19-29.
The remains of 193 Japanese war dead from World War II were added to the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo. The addition brought the total number of people laid to rest there to 371,167.