Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
Summary
Mount Olympus in Greece has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list because of its cultural and natural importance. The decision was made at a Unesco meeting in South Korea, where other sites like the D-day beaches in France and ancient Japanese capitals were also recognized.Key Facts
- Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising 2,918 meters from near sea level.
- It is known in Greek mythology as the home of Zeus and the other Olympian gods.
- Mount Olympus has been on Unesco’s tentative list since 2014 and is now officially a mixed cultural and natural world heritage site.
- Being listed means Mount Olympus will have legal protection and can receive help for preservation.
- Other new additions to the world heritage list include the D-day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and ancient Japanese capitals Asuka and Fujiwara.
- The D-day beaches are historically important for the 1944 Allied invasion during World War II, where over 4,000 soldiers died.
- South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo landscape, known for large land mammal migrations, was also listed, marking the country’s first world heritage site.
- Over 1,428 sites from 170 countries are currently listed by Unesco for their outstanding value to humanity.
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