Introduction The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Africa are particularly interesting as they weave through a myriad of colors, religions, and typologies. While some are unique buildings and structures preserved…
Mexico is a country in the continent of North America and is renowned for its vibrant culture, historic sites, gorgeous beaches, and delectable cuisine. Mexico is noted for its blend…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has been working with countries around the world through the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage to recognize…
Just as colors add a unique touch to any artwork, intangible cultural traditions add an extraordinary irreplaceable touch to every country. Heritage is the greatest narrator to impart stories or…
Heritage and Public buildings – India, as a nation, consists of multilingual, multi-religions and multicultural populations. In India, terms such as diversity, secularism, democracy and customs are used indifferently. These…
Cultural Heritage is a crucial factor in the process of authenticity and identity-forming, it is the self-identification of people. A bridge between the generations, it is not a thing or…
“I thought the whole night was like it can’t be happening. It was so hard to accept that it was happening and that it seemed like it was unstoppable, that…
Exploring the Ancient Rajasthan One of the first planned city developments of northern India, Jaipur, was designed based on “Shilpa Shastra” principles to create a defensive architecture that utilized the…
The site of Xanadu lies to the north of the Great Wall of China. It comprises the remains of the famous ruler Kublai Khan’s city. This city of Xanadu, Mongolia…
The Unearthing of Palenque, Mexico In the 15th century, while exploring near the Usumacinta River, located in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas, Father Pedro Lorenzo de la Nada of…
Tikal, the ruin of an ancient civilization named Yax Mutual, is situated in the rainforest in Guatemala. Tikal is one of the largest Archeological Sites of the pre-Columbian Maya Civilization.…
Petra: An ancient city | Petra Jordan Whenever we dig into the depth of time, we find pages of history soiled beneath the layers of the Earth. These pages can…