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.
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने 1000 ईसा पूर्व के बस्ती टीले से लेकर कुशान काल और औपनिवेशिक भवनों तक 39 स्थलों को राज्य संरक्षित स्मारकों की सूची में शामिल किया है। पुरातात्विक सलाहकार समिति ने हाल ही में हुई समीक्षा बैठक में इस निर्णय को मंजूरी दी। अधिकारियों ने 'कुशान ट्रेल' विकसित करने पर विशेष जोर दिया है।
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