Israel’s airstrikes in the south of the country have damaged ancient Roman ruins, mosques, schools and churches.
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Tunisia has failed to capitalise on the heritage tourism potential of the ancient city and its natural surroundings.
Researchers, managers and Traditional Owners are joining forces to understand and combat climate threats to Australia’s many unique World Heritage sites.
One criticism of current 3D models of archaeological sites is that they are presented devoid of human traces and history.
Urban spaces are a repository of people’s beliefs, memories and collective conscience.
Parties to the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have agreed to end hostilities after two years. Here is a selection of previously published articles on its devastating consequences.
Heritage sites are sources of historical pride, indigenous knowledge and cultural identity.
Hundreds of Africa’s heritage sites are exposed to sea-level rise and coastal erosion in the future.
NSW is looking to update its heritage laws, as other states have done. But what actually is heritage?
If communities don’t understand and support local heritage protections, perhaps that’s a reflection on how the system works and not just evidence of a need for public education.
In a rare series of interviews, the late Ghanaian leader spoke of how the country’s slave trade was revisited as a vehicle for economic development.
Some of our coastal defences are in desperate need of preservation and could be transformed into tourist attractions.
It’s people, in addition to architecture or history, that make some meeting places worthy of heritage protection. Social values are now among the listing criteria, but many such places remain at risk.
Jack Mundey fought to save Australia’s urban and environmental heritage. An architect of green bans, his lifelong efforts empowered citizens to assert their right to keep the heritage of their city.
As early as 1500 the Bokoni people created stone-walled settlements that demonstrate their mastery of farming. But today these sites are under threat.
People tend to pay attention when things get personal, so you need to know how climate change is damaging things in your life.
A youthful Fed Square satisfied five criteria to be added to the Victorian Heritage Register. The listing protects the square as a public place, but doesn’t prevent its continuing evolution.
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