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UNESCO “deeply regrets” Turkish president’s decision to revert Hagia Sophia to a mosque
In 1985, Hagia Sophia, the opulent Byzantine-era gem found in Istanbul, was declared a UNESCO world heritage site after being converted into a museum in the mid 1930s. Last week, […]
J. Paul Getty Trust dedicates $100 million to worldwide heritage sites
Just a few days ago, the J. Paul Getty Trust announced an ambitious project that the organization is embarking on, which they’re calling Ancient Worlds Now: A Future for the […]
Frank Lloyd Wright buildings added to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential American architects of the 20th century. Today there are nearly 450 works recognized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation as having […]
Gerry Judah unveils sculpture in Sharjah, the UNESCO 2019 World Book Capital
The Emirate of Sharjah has been named the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019 and to commemorate the honour, artist Gerry Judah has created a new large-scale sculpture titled The […]
Turkish president pledges to revert Hagia Sophia to a mosque
After nearly 85 years as a museum, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to revert Hagia Sophia to a mosque. In a televised interview on March 23rd, Erdogan stated […]
