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Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii
ROME (Reuters) - Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.
Angkor Wat not enough? Theme park planned near ancient Cambodian site
PHNOM PENH, Feb 27 (dpa): In case Cambodia's Angkorian temples, on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, aren't enough of a draw, there are plans in the works for a 75-hectare amusement park within walking distance.
Amnesty says Eritrean troops killed hundreds of Ethiopian civilians in Axum
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Eritrean soldiers killed hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia's ancient town of Axum between Nov. 28 and 29, rights group Amnesty International said on Friday, one of several mass killings reported during a conflict that erupted nearly four months ago in the northern region of Tigray.
Lenggong Valley second national geopark in Perak
IPOH: The Lenggong Valley is set to be declared the second national geopark in Perak.
Tourism on track in Vietnam despite pandemic
As Covid-19 swept the globe, locals catering to international travellers have struggled.
Be part of the next prime address
THE Eastern & Oriental (E&O) name is synonymous with addresses of enduring value. Its portfolio, ranging from hospitality to luxury living, is headlined by Penang’s globally renowned Eastern & Oriental Hotel and spans the four main growth engines of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor’s Iskandar Malaysia and central London.
France's bakers seek UNESCO recognition for the humble baguette
PARIS (Reuters) - The baguette - a mix of wheat flour, water, yeast, salt and a pinch of savoir-faire and as much a symbol of France as the Eiffel Tower - may soon join UNESCO's listing of cultural treasures.
EU warns Poland to respect top court's ruling on ancient forest
WARSAW (Reuters) - The European Commission called on Poland on Thursday to comply fully with a 2018 ruling from the European Union's highest court that restricts logging in the primeval forest of Bialowieza, warning of financial fines if Warsaw does not comply.
Partnership to provide Cambodian youth with mobile devices, data service
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Unesco and Smart Axiata have officially signed a partnership agreement to provide two years of support to the Basic Education Equivalency Programme (BEEP), covering 2020-2022.
New entries join growing list of intangible heritage
Hawker dish kway chap, the Jewish festival Passover and Malay dance form zapin are among the nine latest additions to the intangible cultural heritage inventory created by the National Heritage Board (NHB).
