Tag #Cultural Heritage

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3,000-Year-Old Maya Complex Unearthed in Guatemala

A nearly 3,000-year-old Maya complex, including pyramids, shrines, and a unique canal system, was discovered in Guatemala near Uaxactún by Guatemalan and Slovak archaeologists, potentially reshaping our understanding of Maya civilization.

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North West Shelf Gas Extension Threatens Ancient Australian Rock Art

Australia's approval of the North West Shelf gas project's extension to 2070 threatens the Murujuga rock art site in Western Australia, which contains petroglyphs up to 50,000 years old. A report details significant damage due to industrial pollution, prompting recommendations to halt further develo...

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Life on Land
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France's Billions in Cultural Landmark Renovations Signal Funding Shift

Several Parisian landmarks, including the Centre Pompidou (€469 million), Grand Palais (€500 million), and Louvre (€900 million), face massive renovation costs, signaling a shift in how France funds its cultural heritage, with institutions increasingly sharing the financial burden.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Climate Change Threatens Germany's Historic Parks: Adaptation Strategies Underway

Germany's historic parks and gardens, facing damage from increased heat and drought, are implementing adaptation strategies such as natural regeneration and cultivating climate-resistant tree species, with large-scale projects like the Branitz Park's "Baumuniversität" receiving €10 million in fundin...

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Life on Land
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Unique Medical History Museum Evicted Amidst Budget Cuts

The Complutense University of Madrid evicted the Olavide Museum, a collection of 670 wax figures depicting 19th-century patients with skin diseases, due to budget cuts and space needs, jeopardizing this unique historical artifact.

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No Poverty
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France and Indonesia Strengthen Ties with New Cultural and Military Agreements

France and Indonesia signed a cultural partnership on July 7th, 2024, focusing on heritage preservation, human resource development, and cultural product promotion, including film, music, and textiles; the agreement was signed during French President Macron's state visit, which also involved signifi...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Catalan Court Halts Demolition of Historic Sitges Sailing Club

A Catalan court issued a last-minute injunction halting the demolition of the Sitges Club de Mar, a sailing club facing closure due to a decades-long legal battle with the Spanish government over coastal regulations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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3,000-Year-Old Mayan Complex Unearthed in Guatemala

Archaeologists unearthed a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala's Petén region, encompassing three sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—featuring pyramids, sanctuaries, and a unique canal system near Uaxactún, significantly enhancing our knowledge of Mayan civilization.

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Quality Education
zeit.de
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Thuringia's UNESCO Sites Boost Tourism, Pose Management Challenges

Thuringia, Germany, celebrates its five UNESCO World Heritage sites—Hainich National Park, Wartburg Castle, Erfurt's medieval Jewish heritage, and Weimar's classical and Bauhaus sites—on World Heritage Day, June 1st, showcasing increased tourism and related economic impacts, while highlighting the a...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Thuringia's UNESCO Heritage Sites Boost Tourism

Thuringia, Germany, celebrates its five UNESCO World Heritage sites—the Hainich National Park, Wartburg Castle, and Erfurt's medieval Jewish quarter—with special events on World Heritage Day, June 1st, showcasing their cultural and natural significance and the resulting economic benefits, including ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Gas Plant Expansion Threatens Ancient Rock Art and Climate Goals

The Australian government approved a gas plant expansion near Ngarinyin national park, despite concerns that emissions will damage ancient rock art and surrounding ecosystems, sparking protests from Indigenous groups, scientists, and environmental activists.

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Life on Land
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Frobenius Institute: A Legacy of Ambivalence and Women's Contributions

The Frobenius Institute in Frankfurt houses a vast archive of African cultural artifacts, largely documented by women who played pivotal roles in its creation and preservation; its founder, Leo Frobenius, a complex figure whose legacy is marked by both significant contributions to ethnology and prob...

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Reduced Inequality

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