Unesco World Heritage List

Explore the 26 new UNESCO World Heritage sites of 2024—ancient forts, fairy tombs, rainforests, and more—plus key expansions of iconic natural parks worldwide.

12 iconic Maratha forts declared UNESCO World Heritage sites

India’s Maratha Military Landscapes, featuring 12 historic forts, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024–25. Explore the legacy, architecture, and cultural significance of this newly recognized World Heritage Site.

UNESCO adds Maratha Military Landscapes to World Heritage List

“These forts represent extraordinary examples of military engineering, strategic geographic adaptation, and indigenous construction techniques,” the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in a statement on X

Assam's Charaideo Moidam makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list; PM Modi expresses immense joy & pride

The burial mounds, represented by pyramid-like structures known, were used by the Tai-Ahom dynasty which ruled Assam for around 600 years. Charaideo was the capital of the Ahom kingdom.

What you need to know about the Hoysala temples of Karnataka, now on the UNESCO World Heritage list

The Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura are the best representatives of the Hoysala temple style of the 12th and 13th centuries today. They have finally made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas' in Karnataka inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

The decision was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Unesco World Heritage List 50th anniversary: Sanskrit Villages and 4 more Indian sites that should be on the list

Unesco’s World Heritage List was started in 1978 to recognize ancient to modern heritage sites all around the world. As its 50th anniversary approaches (November 16), we take a look at five sites which hopefully should get inscribed on the list in the future.

In Pics | List of new entrants in UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO has announced some new entrants, including two sites from India, to World Heritage List. Take a look...