The Soul of the Middle East & South Asia

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Living Traditions

UNESCO Intangible Heritage

The Diwaniya, a unifying cultural practice in Kuwait
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The Diwaniya, a unifying cultural practice in Kuwait

The Diwaniya is a space where men of all ages and backgrounds come together to talk, connect and share ideas. It can take place in a home, a public…

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Mediterranean diet
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Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions concerning crops, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry…

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Safeguarding programme for Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates
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Safeguarding programme for Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates

Since the advent of oil wealth, the dispersion of Bedouin communities to cities, the gradual abandonment of pastoral activities, and the social…

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Red Fort Complex
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

Medium

Medium

Silk, Stone, & Clay

Culture

Culture

A Tapestry of Peoples