The UN’s cultural agency called for emergency measures on Thursday to prevent further looting at the historic Iraqi city of Nimrud which has been wrecked by Daesh militants.
Nimrud, founded in the 13th century BC on the Tigris river about 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Mosul, was retaken by Iraqi forces on November 13 after it was overrrun byRead more
The UN’s cultural agency has denied reports it is considering taking an ancient Sri Lankan cave temple off a list of world heritage sites, as a local conservation official Saturday renewed fears about its status.
On a visit to the island last week, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova told reporters she had raised concerns over the maintenance of the Golden TempleRead more