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HIGHLIGHTS

    • The Different Aspects of Islamic Culture
      Volume III: The Spread of Islam throughout the World

    The World's Heritage
    A Complete Guide to the Most Extraordinary Places

    History of Civiliazations of Central Asia
    Multiple History Series

CONVENTIONS

  • World Philosophy Day 2010
    • Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
    • Text of the Convention - 2005
    • Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
    • Text of the Convention - 2003
    • Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage
    • Text of the Convention - 2001
    • Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
    • Text of the Convention - 1972
    • Fighting against the illicit trafficking of cultural property
    • Text of the Convention - 1970
    • Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict
    • Text of the Convention - 1954
    • Protection of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights
    • Text of the Convention - 1952,1971

PERIODICALS

    • World Heritage Review
      featuring in-depth articles on cultural and natural World Heritage sites.Quarterly.

News

  • 25.05.12

    Threats to cultural heritage

  • 24.05.12

    Government of Mali and UNESCO move to protect Timbuktu and other heritage sites in the north of Mali

  • 23.05.12

    The Director-General discusses challenges at the World Heritage sites of Um Er-Rasas and Petra

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