Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the ‘in danger’ list, UN-backed report shows | CNN

Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the ‘in danger’ list, UN-backed report shows | CNN

CNN  —  The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are “in danger”, a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world’s largest coral reef system. In a new UN-backed report released on Monday, the scientists said that the reef is facing major threats due … Read more

World Heritage Day: Maharashtra hosts 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Know what makes these sites so special

World Heritage Day: Maharashtra hosts 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Know what makes these sites so special

The Ellora Caves are also situated in the Aurangabad district of the state and is at a distance of only 100 kilometres from the Ajanta Caves. (Image credit: Tarun Bhardwaj/ Financial Express Online) As we celebrate World Heritage Day today, it is worth recalling some of the most marvellous heritage sites in the state of … Read more