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The treasures that record our history from 1700 bc to the present day by unesco it was amazing 5. The unesco memory of the world programme was created to preserve these recorded treasures of humanity and mobilize resources so that future generations can enjoy this legacy which is preserved in the major libraries, archives and museums across the globe. Unesco adds aleppo codex to registry of world treasures worlds oldest surviving copy of the hebrew bible recognized in international memory of. It produces a soft and melodic sound and is normally used in lyrical, sorrowful or dramatic compositions as well as folk dances and songs. This date was a natural choice for unescos general conference, held in paris in 1995, to pay a worldwide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging. World heritage site, any of various areas or objects inscribed on the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco world heritage list. Hildesheim cathedrals treasures unesco world heritage. Popup events showcase rare literary treasures around the. The project will coincide with the unescobacked world book day not to be. This seventh edition fully updates the book to add the 24 sites newly inscripted into the unesco world heritage list in 2015. Dam, which would flood a valley containing treasures of ancient civilizations. Aqueduct of padre tembleque hydraulic system, mexico. The treasures that record our history from 1700 bc to the present day 9780007482795 by unesco and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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In 1959 the government of egypt decided to build the aswan high dam, which would flood a valley containing treasures of ancient civilizations. At a time when knowledge of global history, culture and natural heritage has. Unesco adds aleppo codex to registry of world treasures the. Designated a unesco world cultural heritage site in 1985, the hildesheim cathedral precinct in lower saxony, germany, contains one of the most outstanding ensembles of ecclesiastical furnishings and treasures in europe many of these were assembled and produced during a period when the town of hildesheim was a considered a centre for bronze making and undergoing transformation. Over 60,000 copies of all previous editions of world heritage sites have sold.
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