UNESCO adds Greece’s Mount Olympus, ancient Japanese capitals to World Heritage List
Summary
UNESCO has added Greece’s Mount Olympus and two ancient Japanese capitals, Asuka and Fujiwara, to its World Heritage List. South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape was also included, marking the country’s first site on the list.Key Facts
- Mount Olympus in Greece is the country’s tallest mountain and is known as the mythological home of the 12 Olympian gods.
- The mountain rises 2,918 meters (9,573 feet) and has a mix of cultural and natural significance.
- The Japanese sites of Asuka and Fujiwara include 19 archaeological locations with remains of ancient palaces, temples, and government offices from the 6th to 8th centuries.
- These Japanese sites show the early formation of Japan’s centralized state influenced by China and Korea.
- South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape hosts one of the world’s largest land mammal migrations.
- The UNESCO meeting took place in Busan, South Korea, where dozens of nominations were reviewed.
- Local officials in Greece and Japan expressed commitment to protecting and preserving these newly designated heritage sites.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes the World Heritage status will increase tourism to the sites.
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