World Heritage Site

Funding issues threaten preservation of Christian sanctuary
Archaeology

Funding issues threaten preservation of Christian sanctuary

The archaeological site of Abu Mena, an early Christian sanctuary south of Alexandria, might be added back to the UNESCO…
Skepticism meets plan to transform Tahrir into UNESCO site
Archaeology

Skepticism meets plan to transform Tahrir into UNESCO site

Cairo Governor Abdel Kawi Khalifa wants to turn the epicenter of the city and the revolution into an official UNESCO…
Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites
Environment

Arab countries house only 4 UNESCO-protected natural sites

Of the 936 World Heritage sites around the globe, 69 are found in the 18 Arab countries that have adhered…
Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani
Environment

Why UNESCO can’t save Fayoum’s Gebel Qatrani

Much has been written, shot and discussed about the wealth of Gebel Qatrani, an area located on the North of…
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