Tagged as: Monuments

natural monuments and mausoleums of Timbuktu

PROTECTING THE WORLD’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE

 Introduction The cultural and natural heritage of States has a value that transcends their respective borders. They are universal in character. Examples include the natural monuments and mausoleums of Timbuktu. These assets require special protection to offset the damage they suffer. Under the auspices of UNESCO, the Convention Concerning the

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Africa Historic Site

The importance of historic sites and monuments in the emergence and prosperity of Africa

Introduction  In 1983, the General Assembly of UNESCO approved April 18th as the International Day for Monuments and Historic Sites, also known as World Heritage Day. These sites and monuments are of great importance for the emergence of Africa on many levels. How? That’s what this article is about.  Importance

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