Tag: cultural heritage

In an exclusive interview with News.Az, Hazel Çağan Elbir passionately asserts that Armenia's national identity is deeply rooted in a ...

4,000-year-old tablets found in Iraq reveal ancient red tape – MSN

Ancient Red Tape Uncovered: 4,000-Year-Old Tablets from Iraq Shed Light on Bureaucracy of the Past

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists in Iraq have uncovered 4,000-year-old tablets that illuminate the intricate bureaucratic landscape of ancient Mesopotamia. ...

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 20 Antiquities To The People Of Nepal – Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

Celebrating Heritage: 20 Treasures Returned to Nepal by D.A. Bragg

In a significant move for cultural heritage, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg proudly announced the return of 20 stolen antiquities ...

Cambodia Willing to Use Force to Defend Sovereignty Over Temple, PM Says – The Diplomat

PM Declares Cambodia Ready to Use Force to Protect Sovereignty Over Temple

Cambodian Prime Minister has boldly declared that the nation stands ready to deploy military force to safeguard its sovereignty over ...

UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan – UNESCO

Empowering Change: The High-Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan

The UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan recently gathered to tackle pressing challenges surrounding education access ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Transfer 14 Sculptures to the Kingdom of Cambodia – The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art to Return 14 Treasures: A Historic Transfer of Sculptures to Cambodia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has made a groundbreaking announcement: it will return 14 priceless sculptures to the Kingdom of ...

Thailand to propose Wat Arun’s stupa as world heritage site – Nation Thailand

Thailand Aims to Elevate Wat Arun’s Stupa to World Heritage Status!

Thailand is set to put forward the stunning stupa of Wat Arun for UNESCO World Heritage status, showcasing its rich ...

Firefighters Went on a Routine Patrol—and Stumbled Upon a Breathtaking Ancient Face – Popular Mechanics

Firefighters Discover a Stunning Ancient Face During Routine Patrol!

While on a routine patrol, firefighters in a remote area stumbled upon an astonishing ancient stone face, thought to be ...

Iraq Persian New Year – Citrus County Chronicle

Celebrating the Vibrant Traditions of Iraq’s Persian New Year

The joyous celebration of the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, heralds the arrival of spring and a time for ...

Crocodile tears: How East Timor became an unlikely Catholic stronghold – The Pillar

From Struggle to Sanctuary: The Rise of East Timor as a Catholic Stronghold

East Timor, a nation forged in the fires of struggle for independence, has blossomed into an unexpected beacon of Catholicism ...

Turkmenistan Tries to Eradicate Soviet Imagery – Times of Central Asia

Turkmenistan’s Bold Move to Banish Soviet Symbols and Embrace a New Identity

Turkmenistan is embarking on a bold journey to transform its landscape by erasing Soviet-era symbols and imagery. This initiative is ...

Archeologists unearth ruins of ancient Uyghur city in Mongolia – Radio Free Asia

Discovering the Lost Treasures: Ancient Uyghur City Ruins Unearthed in Mongolia

Exciting news from the world of archaeology! Researchers have unearthed the remnants of a fascinating ancient Uyghur city in Mongolia, ...

Bonhams to auction inaugural vintage from the Kingdom of Bhutan – The Drinks Business

Discover the First-Ever Vintage from Bhutan: Bonhams Set to Auction a Unique Gem!

Bonhams is gearing up to auction the very first vintage wine from Bhutan, a groundbreaking moment for the country's blossoming ...

Lebanon groups awarded cultural grants – lebanonlocalnews.com

Empowering Creativity: Lebanon’s Cultural Grants Ignite Local Talent

Exciting news for Lebanon's vibrant cultural scene! Several local groups have been granted funding to champion the arts and celebrate ...

Preserving Mongolia’s Heritage Through Artificial Intelligence – Asia Media Centre

Reviving Mongolia’s Rich Heritage with the Power of Artificial Intelligence

Mongolia is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to safeguard its vibrant cultural heritage. Through the digitization of traditional arts, ...

ASIA/MYANMAR – Banmaw, fire destroys St Patrick’s Cathedral – Agenzia Fides

Devastating Blaze Engulfs St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Banmaw, Myanmar

In the heart of Banmaw, Myanmar, a fierce blaze has swept through St. Patrick's Cathedral, leaving behind a trail of ...

Restitutions to Nepal: Museums committed to the fight against traffic of cultural goods – ICOM

Restoring Heritage: Museums Unite to Combat Cultural Goods Trafficking in Nepal

Museums around the globe are intensifying their fight against the trafficking of cultural treasures by championing restitution initiatives in Nepal. ...

People prepare cookies for Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia – Xinhua

Delicious Traditions: Indonesians Bake Cookies to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

As Eid al-Fitr draws near, Indonesian families are bustling with excitement, crafting delightful traditional cookies to honor the holiday. These ...

‘They goggled and gawped’: Bahrain gives its pearl-divers a sci-fi wonder – and four ‘filo pastry’ car parks – The Guardian

From Sci-Fi Wonders to Filo Pastry Car Parks: Bahrain’s Dazzling Transformation for Pearl Divers