Established in 1945, UNESCO was created to promote the preservation of natural and cultural sites that have had a significant impact on the formation of society. Today, there are more than 1,000 ...

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp is home to endangered species. Here's what to know before planning a visit to the wildlife refuge.

The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this ... Plan for the National Historical Park (1998) incorporates the World Heritage status ...

Mr. Trump issued an executive order opening up the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, which lies some 750 ...

Imagine standing on a rugged cliff, the wind whipping past as you gaze at ancient lava fields, fossilized dinosaur footprints ...

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. The ...

The wall disrupts wildlife migration patterns, including those of the endangered Sonoran pronghorn, between the United States and El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve World ...

These are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational ... which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Roman Empire’s largest ...

UNESCO is helping the local authorities to develop an urban conservation plan and to adopt a strategic approach for the preservation of this World Heritage site. The States Parties to the Convention ...