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After 70 years of excavation, ancient Sardis becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site
After nearly seven decades of excavation, the legendary ancient city of Sardis has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrating years of discoveries that continue to reshape its history. Archaeologists say the biggest breakthroughs don't happen in a single season—they emerge as decades of evidence slowly come together.
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Arutz Sheva
· Jul 6, 2026
Watch: Underground chamber discovered in Uman
Renovation work at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman has uncovered a previously known but long-sealed underground shaft near the main entrance to the complex.
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· Jul 9, 2026
ASI to undertake conservation of Indonesia’s UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple
In a post on X, the ASI said, The Archaeological Survey of India is honoured to undertake the conservation of Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, under the India-Indonesia Collaborative Conservation initiative jointly launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
Latestly.com
· Jul 8, 2026
PM Narendra Modi Offers Prayers at Indonesia's 1,000-Year-Old Prambanan Temple (Watch Videos)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto jointly inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple restoration project, a 1000-year-old Hindu temple in Yogyakarta on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cultural cooperation.
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Korea Times News
· Jul 3, 2026
Modern hanok in Imsil moves toward national heritage status for rare architectural details
Modern hanok in Imsil moves toward national heritage status for rare architectural details
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
S. Korea to showcase national heritage on sidelines of Busan UNESCO session
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Related coverage for "After 70 years of excavation, ancient Sardis becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site": Arutz Sheva — Watch: Underground chamber discovered in Uman. The Tribune — ASI to undertake conservation of Indonesia’s UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple. Latestly.com — PM Narendra Modi Offers Prayers at Indonesia's 1,000-Year-Old Prambanan Temple (Watch Videos). Quartz — The most peaceful and relaxing vacation destinations in the world. Korea Times News — Modern hanok in Imsil moves toward national heritage status for rare architectural details. Yonhap News Agency — S. Korea to showcase national heritage on sidelines of Busan UNESCO session