A Quarter Century of Conservation at the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang
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In the mid-nineties a team from the Getty Conservation Institute began working with the Dunhuang Academy to develop the China Principles to protect the Mogao Caves.
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The Plain of Jars in Laos Officially Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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After more than 20 years of effort, UNESCO finally presented Laos with a certificate recognizing the Plain of Jars earlier this week.
Gyeongju: A Walk Through the Silla Kingdom in Korea’s Cultural Heart
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Seoul and Busan may have the luxury hotels, but it’s Gyeongju that has the history. Travelers walk through centuries in this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Day in Galle Fort: Exploring Sri Lanka’s Colonial Heritage
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From the 17th century architecture of the luxury Amangalla to some of the best seafood in Sri Lanka, a day in Galle Fort is for history lovers, epicureans, and shopaholics alike.
Faces of Bhaktapur: Medieval Nepal Hidden in Plain Sight
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Just east of Kathmandu is an accessible gateway to Nepal in the Middle Ages: Bhaktapur. with culture, architecture, and roaring markets, this underrated Nepal destination is as unique as it is accessible.
Golconda: The Eerie Acoustics of a Hyderabad Fort
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India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort’s acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination.
Weekend in Bhopal: Stone Age and Stone Cities
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Some places have the grand imperial dynasties, others forgotten cities, but from Bhopal travelers can look all the way back to the Mesolithic Period.
5 Historic Sights To Help You Understand Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan was created by the Soviets in the 20th Century, but the land, the cities, and the people within this country’s borders have a history that stretches back centuries. These sites put modern Uzbekistan in perspective.
New UNESCO Sites in Asia to Check Out This Year
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America may have opted out, but UNESCO is still making picks for travelers who want to dig a little deeper on their journeys through Asia.
Dashoguz to Merv: 3 Days to Discover Turkmenistan
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It would be impossible to take in all the history, depth, and curiosities of Turkmenistan in just three days. Still, worth a shot.
Shanxi Journey: History and Temples in the Sky
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An expedition on China’s roads from the Hanging Temple of Datong to the ancient walled city of Pingyao, tracing China’s history all the way.
New Route Puts Hampi Back on the Map in Time for Diwali
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A new flight to the Hampi region, one of the most culturally significant sites in Karnataka, comes just in time for the festive season.