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UNESCO Intangible Heritage

Moussem of Tan-Tan
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Moussem of Tan-Tan

The Moussem of Tan-Tan in southwest Morocco is an annual gathering of nomadic peoples of the Sahara that brings together more than thirty tribes from…

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Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands
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Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands

Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands is a traditional, passive fishing technique that capitalises on the hydrographic conditions, seabed contours…

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Durga Puja in Kolkata
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Durga Puja in Kolkata

Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in September or October, most notably in Kolkata, in West Bengal of India, but also in other parts of…

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Persepolis
Archaeological Wonders

Ancient Cities of the Silk Road

Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.

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Period

Period

Antiquity to Modernity

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Medium

Silk, Stone, & Clay

Culture

Culture

A Tapestry of Peoples