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Enhancing the Capacity for the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) Management and Sustainable Development in the Arab States

Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in Nicaragua

UNESCO regrets the passing of Prof. Dr. Thijs Maarleveld, advocate for the Underwater Cultural Heritage Convention

UNESCO and Namibia hosted a Regional Meeting on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage in Africa

‘UNESCO Training Manual for the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage in Latin America’ just published

UNESCO regrets the passing of pioneer underwater archaeologist George Bass

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    Enhancing the Capacity for the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) Management and Sustainable Development in the Arab States

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    Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in Nicaragua

  • 22.03.21

    Professionals from Central America and Mexico strengthen their capacities for the protection of underwater cultural heritage

  • 16.03.21

    UNESCO regrets the passing of Prof. Dr. Thijs Maarleveld, advocate for the Underwater Cultural Heritage Convention

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