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News ISC Highlights UNESCO’s efforts in conserving the Lumbini World Heritage Site and the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu2 April 2024
Story Geophysical survey reveals the most comprehensive plan of an early historic city in South Asia at Tilaurakot, Kapilavastu, Nepal29 January 2020
News UNESCO withdraws from restoration of Jagannath and Gopinath Temples at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square World Heritage Site9 July 2019