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The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people.
The idea is to create digital models of historic monuments that can help in their restoration if they are damaged by Russia's invasion.
The location of the world's worst nuclear accident is attracting more and more visitors, leading authorities to bid for world heritage status
Prehistoric ruins outside the ancient West Bank city of Jericho have been given UNESCO World Heritage status after a vote of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh. The UN agency says Tell al-Sultan was home to a permanent settlement by the 9th or 8th millennium BC. But the decision has sparked controversy, with Israelis denouncing the move and Palestinians celebrating it. FRANCE 24's Science reporter Shirli Sitbon examines how UNESCO tries to dissociate heritage from politics.
A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access.
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