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Odessa's Decolonization: Removing Imperial Symbols

Odessa, Ukraine, is removing streets and monuments honoring figures linked to the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, as part of a July 2023 decolonization law, affecting over 400 street names and 19 monuments, due to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2022 invasion.

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Uzbekistan's Tourism Boom: Development vs. Destruction of Cultural Heritage

Uzbekistan's government is aggressively promoting tourism, leading to a boom that includes new hotels and developments, but this rapid growth is causing concern among heritage experts, who worry about the demolition of historical sites and loss of cultural identity, particularly in Bukhara where the...

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Venice Extends Tourist Tax to 54 Days in 2025

Venice will extend its daily entry fee for tourists from 29 to 54 days in 2025, charging 5-10 euros to manage overtourism; overnight visitors are exempt.

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Chiabodo's Documentaries Showcase China's Cultural Heritage

French producer Olivier Chiabodo's documentaries, "Amazing China" and "Beijing-Paris, Urban Dialogue at a Crossroads," utilize 8K technology and AI to showcase China's cultural heritage and advanced technologies, aiming to inspire global cultural preservation efforts.

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Rebuilt Mosul Minaret Symbolizes City's Recovery

The Al-Hadbaa Minaret of Mosul's Great Mosque of al-Nuri, destroyed by ISIS in 2017, has been rebuilt as part of a $115 million UNESCO-led project funded by the UAE and EU, using traditional techniques and salvaged materials; the reopening is expected in the coming weeks.

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Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel and Consumption in China

China's Spring Festival, ending February 5th, saw record-breaking travel (2.3 billion trips), consumption, and international tourism, boosted by its recent UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.

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Syria's Ancient Sites: Recovery and Restoration Amidst War's Scars

Syria's ancient sites, like Palmyra and Crac des Chevaliers, are recovering from war damage, with local tourism rising; however, looting and destruction caused by ISIS and the Syrian conflict created lasting damage, requiring extensive international cooperation for restoration.

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Cappadocia's Tourism Boom: 4.82 Million Visitors in 2023

Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Turkey, attracted 2.92 million visitors to its museums and archaeological sites during the first eight months of 2024 and 4.82 million in 2023, showcasing its unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and underground cities.

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UNESCO Completes Mosul Reconstruction, Reviving Historic City

UNESCO's seven-year, $115 million "Reviving the Spirit of Mosul" project, completed in 2024, restored key landmarks like the Al Hadba minaret and churches, trained 2,800 Iraqis, removed 12,000 tons of rubble, and neutralized 115 explosive devices in the Old City, creating 7,700 jobs.

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Mosul's Historic Buildings Rebuilt After ISIS Destruction

UNESCO's $115 million initiative in Mosul, Iraq, has completed the restoration of over 124 historical buildings damaged by ISIS, creating 6,000 jobs and training 1,300 young people in cultural preservation, eight years after ISIS's defeat in 2017.

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Mosul's Cultural Sites Restored After ISIS Destruction

UNESCO completed a \$140 million restoration of ISIS-damaged cultural sites in Mosul, Iraq, including the Al-Nuri Mosque and several churches, showcasing the power of culture to rebuild after conflict.

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UNESCO Restores Mosul's Old City After ISIS Destruction

UNESCO completed the restoration of 128 historical buildings in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, costing $115 million, after their destruction by ISIS; the project included the Al-Nuri Mosque and its minaret, and facilitated the return of 170 families.

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